Who Is A Good Candidate For Immunotherapy
You can ask your doctor if Immunotherapy would be helpful for you. Doctors will consider these factors:
"Immunotherapies for cancer make changes to our immune system to help activate it."
Other Considerations
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BCG is mainly used to treat patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
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Checkpoint inhibitors are offered to late-stage or metastatic patients.
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Immunotherapy is an option for advanced bladder cancer patients who can't have a major operation.
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Patients who can't have chemotherapy ( because of health problems) may benefit from immunotherapy
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People who have advanced bladder cancer that returns or grows again after chemotherapy may opt for immunotherapy
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People with autoimmune diseases may not be good candidates for checkpoint inhibitors
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Some clinical trials are giving immunotherapy to patients early in the process
This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice. Please talk to your doctor or medical oncologist about your health concerns. Always consult a healthcare provider before you start or stop any treatments.