Immunterápiákhoz

Immunterápiákhoz refers to immunotherapies, a class of medical treatments that harness the patient's own immune system to fight diseases, primarily cancer. These therapies work by stimulating or modifying the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. There are several types of immunotherapies, including checkpoint inhibitors, which block proteins that prevent the immune system from attacking cancer; CAR T-cell therapy, which genetically engineers a patient's T-cells to target cancer cells; and cancer vaccines, which stimulate an immune response against cancer cells.

The development of immunotherapies has revolutionized cancer treatment, offering new hope for patients with previously intractable diseases. They can be used alone or in combination with other treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. While highly effective for some, immunotherapies can also cause side effects, as the over-activated immune system may attack healthy tissues. These side effects can range from mild skin rashes to more severe autoimmune reactions. Research continues to expand the applications and improve the safety and efficacy of these groundbreaking treatments.