Immunotherapy | Tumor

CURE’s immunotherapy page features the latest cancer news and updates on immunotherapy Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in immunotherapy.

An Important Research Goal: Make Immunotherapy Reliably Effective for More Patients Who Have Cancer

June 26th 2018, 5:15pm

Article

We've known for over a century about rare patients who experience spontaneous regressions of cancer. We don’t have absolute proof, but, presumably, this occurs because their immune systems are able to rally and fight the disease.

Intercepting the Play

June 24th 2018, 8:40pm

Article

Stand Up To Cancer’s “interception” trials tackle lung and pancreatic disease early, with the goal of preventing progression to advanced stages.

'A Cure Within'

June 23rd 2018, 7:29pm

Article

A new book delves into the stories of 25 immunotherapy pioneers and the history of the field they helped to develop.

Gut Reaction

June 21st 2018, 11:30pm

Article

Immunotherapy’s effectiveness may depend on the bacteria living in patients’ gastrointestinal tracts, studies show.

New Therapies Are Gathering Speed

June 21st 2018, 10:00pm

Article

Novel immunotherapies either release the immune system’s parking brake or hit its gas pedal.

Facing Challenges and Excitement for Immunotherapy in GI Cancers

May 29th 2018, 11:50pm

Video

The science behind immunotherapy and gastrointestinal cancers is not quite perfected yet, but one subset of patients is seeing remarkable results.

The Future of Lung Cancer Care Is Combinations

May 17th 2018, 5:56pm

Article

Immunotherapy revolutionized the way we treat cancer. And now, researchers are using drugs to help jumpstart the immune system alongside chemotherapy to keep treatment moving forward.

Speak Up About Immunotherapy's Side Effects

March 28th 2018, 5:46pm

Article

Sometimes patients may not report side effects to their health care team, in fear of their oncologist taking them off a drug that could prolong their survival.

Patient Education Key in Flexible Dosing Schedule for Opdivo

March 22nd 2018, 5:42pm

Article

After a recent FDA approval for an additional dosing schedule option for Opdivo, patients must be educated on the potential side effects that may occur between prolonged visits.

Understanding Immunotherapy's Side Effects

March 14th 2018, 12:03am

Article

Immunotherapy use continues to expand in the cancer treatment space. So, it is important that patients and caregivers understand its potential side effects.