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Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy
The immune system protects the body against illness and infection. Immunotherapies are treatments that use the immune system to find and attack cancer cells.
There are different types of immunotherapy. Each one uses the immune system in a different way.
The link below may help to answer some of your questions. However, the specialist teams will explain your particular treatment to you and the possible side-effects.
You will receive the treatment at a specialist centre or unit. Administered by highly trained staff, who will support and advise you as regards side-effects and general well-being during and after treatment. They will also give you an emergency contact number if you were to feel unwell and need help or advice.
