WHEN IS TREATMENT STARTED?

Immunotherapy is transforming cancer care. Here’s when it’s typically introduced throughout different treatment stages.

IMMUNOTHERAPY TIMING:

THE RISE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY

Immunotherapy has rapidly become a core cancer treatment option, offering targeted action and new hope across cancer types.

HOW IMMUNOTHERAPY WORKS

Instead of directly attacking cancer, immunotherapy boosts the immune system so it can recognize and destroy cancer cells.

USED IN ADVANCED OR METASTATIC CANCER

In stage 4 cancer, immunotherapy is often used when standard treatments fail or to extend survival and improve quality of life.

EARLY-STAGE USE IS GROWING

More clinical trials now show benefits when immunotherapy is used earlier, especially for high-risk early-stage cancers.

NEOADJUVANT USE BEFORE SURGERY

Some patients receive immunotherapy before surgery to shrink tumors, improving surgical outcomes and long-term control.

ADJUVANT THERAPY AFTER SURGERY

After tumor removal, immunotherapy may help eliminate remaining cancer cells and prevent recurrence.

MAINTENANCE & COMBINATION THERAPY

In many cases, immunotherapy is continued long-term or combined with chemotherapy or radiation to enhance treatment response.

THE FUTURE OF IMMUNOTHERAPY

With precision medicine and new immune-based technologies, immunotherapy is expected to play an even larger role in cancer care.

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