Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy helps the body’s immune system recognize and fight selected cancers using modern evidence-based treatment approaches.
What is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment approach that uses the body’s immune system to identify and attack cancer cells. It is commonly used in selected cancers where immune-based treatment has proven benefit.
Before recommending immunotherapy, the doctor may review biopsy results, stage of disease, biomarkers, previous treatments, and overall patient health.
Immunotherapy is not suitable for every cancer patient. It must be selected carefully based on diagnosis, stage, biomarkers, and clinical condition.
Dr. Shikhar Kumar guides patients on whether immunotherapy is suitable, how it works, expected benefits, possible side effects, and monitoring requirements.
How immunotherapy treatment is planned
Cancer & Biomarker Review
Reports such as biopsy, scans, PD-L1, MSI, or other relevant markers are reviewed where needed.
Eligibility Assessment
The patient’s diagnosis, disease stage, organ function, autoimmune history, and previous treatment are evaluated.
Treatment Schedule
Immunotherapy is usually given through IV infusion at planned intervals based on the selected medicine.
Response & Side-effect Monitoring
Treatment response and immune-related side effects are monitored through symptoms, blood tests, and scans.
Cancers & conditions treated
Why choose this treatment?
Frequently asked questions
Want to know if immunotherapy is right for you?
Consult Dr. Shikhar Kumar at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad for immunotherapy eligibility assessment and treatment planning.