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immunotherapy - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Immunotherapy: Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune (defense) system to fight infection and disease. Biological therapy is thus any form of treatment that uses the body's natural abilities that constitute the immune system to fight infection and disease or to protect the body from some of the side effects of treatment. ...
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News on immunotherapy

Dangerous Side Effect Found in Cancer Immunotherapy Research (MedicineNet) Immunotherapy Boosts Treatment of Kids' High-Risk Sarcomas (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on immunotherapy

Asthma in Teens and Adults - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) Although asthma cannot be cured , you can manage the symptoms with medications , especially inhaled corticosteroids and beta2 -...to have skin testing for allergies. Allergy shots ( immunotherapy ) may be... Bladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - Stage 0 Bladder Cancer ( WebMD ) Note : Some citations in the text of this section are followed by a level of evidence . The PDQ editorial boards use a formal ...A randomized trial of intravesical doxorubicin and immunotherapy with... Allergies to Insect Stings - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) For normal reactions to insect stings , medical treatment is usually not needed . An ice pack or cold compress may reduce swelling ... immunotherapy . Talk with your doctor or allergy specialist to see... Allergies to Insect Stings - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) When you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins in the insect's venom enter your skin...an epinephrine injection? Ongoing concerns: Should I have allergy shots ( immunotherapy )? How can I... Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ®) - Nutrition Implications of Cancer Therapies ( WebMD ) The nutritional status of patients diagnosed with cancer entering the treatment process varies . Not everyone begins therapy with ...nutritional therapy and dietary modifications. Immunotherapy ... Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - Treatment Option Overview ( WebMD ) There are different types of treatment for patients with ovarian epithelial cancer . Different types of treatment are available for ...of cancer treatment is also called biotherapy or immunotherapy . Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Treatment (PDQ®) - Treatment Option Overview ( WebMD ) There are different types of treatment for patients with gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors . Different types of treatment are ...type of cancer treatment is also called biotherapy or immunotherapy . Warts and Plantar Warts - Treatment Overview ( WebMD ) Not all warts need to be treated; they generally go away on their own within months or years...is often slower than surgical treatment. Some treatment methods, such as immunotherapy applied by a health... Allergy immunotherapy ( eMedicineHealth ) Allergy immunotherapy ( MedicineNet ) Immunotherapy, allergy ( MedicineNet )

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