Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment
Safe And Natural Therapies Without the Painful Side Effects
Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Bautista
Our Editorial Policy
Updated on: November 25, 2019
How Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Works
Immunotherapy is a more sustainable approach that provides long-term protection against cancer. Effects of cancer immunotherapy treatment may last long after the completion of the therapy.
The length of treatment varies with each patient and the chosen immune cell therapy. But in some cases, immunotherapy for cancer treatment may take longer to confirm an immune response than chemotherapy because doctors need to ascertain that the treatment is mobilizing the immune system to attack cancer cells.
Since immunotherapy, a new alternative cancer treatment to chemotherapy, acts like cancer vaccines, patients can now enjoy a safer, more efficient cancer treatment, with less frequent dosing and fewer adverse effects.
Immunotherapy utilizes your immune cells to specifically target and attack cancer cells. This targeted therapy is less invasive and has fewer adverse effects compared to conventional cancer treatment options. This is achieved by obtaining sample T-cells, which are immune cells that naturally destroy pathogens and cancerous cells, hijacking them to specifically target any tumor cell that is usually in stealth mode from intrinsic immune cells, and are given back to the patient intravenously.
Normally, the immune system‘s T-cells have checkpoints that regulate their activity, turning off their offensive potential upon contact with healthy cells. Cancerous cells take advantage of this and turn off the T-cells‘ immune response, so that they bypass the cancer cells. With immunotherapy, the modified immune cells continue to function upon encountering tumor cells, preventing deactivation, and ultimately eliminating the cancer cells.
As a progressive pathological process that can be diagnosed in its more advanced stages, cancer may call for multiple forms of treatment options to sufficiently deal with the problem. Immunotherapy can be combined with other targeted therapy and treatment options for cancer to improve prognosis, offering versatility, efficiency, and better outcomes.
How Immunotherapy Treatment Is Administered
As immunotherapy treatment comprises various different types of medication to target antigens and ultimately treat cancer, administration methods can vary. These include:
- Oral pills and tablets
- Topical creams (usually reserved for early stages of skin cancer)
- Intravenous (IV) infusions injected directly into a vein
- Via specific transfer factor treatment
- Intravesical injections introduced directly into the bladder
- Intratumoral injections
The exact dosage and frequency of treatment depends on the type of immunotherapy you receive, along with the type of cancer you have and how your body reacts to the chosen immune cell therapy. Immunotherapy treatments may be administered daily, weekly, or monthly, or they may be administered cyclically, meaning a period of treatment followed by a period of rest. Consult your doctor to discuss not only the types of immunotherapy but also the effects of immunotherapy to help determine the best course of action for your health, cancer type, and personal needs.
Additional Questions? Call Immunity Therapy Center today and get started on your path towards recovery! At ITC, all cancer patients that walk through our doors are given a completely custom treatment plan of holistic therapies for optimal cancer care. If you want to learn more about alternative and natural treatment programs for a specific cancer type, please contact our cancer center today to schedule a free consultation.
At Immunity Therapy Center, our goal is to provide objective, updated, and research-based information on all health-related topics. This article is based on scientific research and/or other scientific articles. All information has been fact-checked and reviewed by Dr. Carlos Bautista, a Board Certified Medical Doctor at Immunity Therapy Center. All information published on the site must undergo an extensive review process to ensure accuracy. This article contains trusted sources with all references hyperlinked for the reader's visibility.
Customized Care For the Body And The Mind
Discuss Your Custom Alternative Treatment Plan With Our Team Today
Hear from Our Patients
See why the Immunity Therapy Center is a trusted name for medical tourism and cancer treatment centers in Mexico.
Allen Dixen
Allen Dixen, from the U.S., was diagnosed with cancer after initially thinking he had the flu and a bump near his belly button. Traditional healthcare took time to diagnose him, but once he connected with the Immunity Therapy Center, things moved quickly. After sending his emergency room results, ITC contacted him within 30 minutes, set […]
Gabrielle Friscia
Facing Stage III Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Gabrielle Friscia and her family sought comprehensive treatment within their country’s borders. Unfortunately, their search came up short. By chance, it was Gabrielle’s father who discovered the ITC just days after her diagnosis. Initially skeptical about pursuing treatment in Mexico, like any patient, they embarked on this medical journey. The […]
Theresa Dinallo
Theresa Dinallo, from Cleveland, Ohio, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in her right breast in 2013. Faced with the decision of how to treat her cancer, Teresa knew she didn’t want to follow the conventional path of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Instead, she sought out natural alternatives and was determined to find a holistic […]
Sadie Litosky
Hailing from Calgary, Canada, Sadie Litosky’s life took a turn when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at just 19 years old. In a few short months, this first-year university student went from having a minor neck lump to facing breathing difficulties and chest pains. Sadie’s mother tirelessly researched treatment options worldwide and […]
Karla Leonard
Karla Leonard, from Riverside, CA, battled Stage IV metastatic breast cancer with unwavering determination. Despite her initial disbelief at her deteriorating health, she found hope in ITC. Choosing ITC for treatment in May 2013, Karla harbored high hopes. She pressed on despite her son’s reservations. From day one, ITC impressed her with excellent service and […]
Livia Bilek
Livia Bilek, from Canada, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. After discovering a lump, her local clinic informed her that she needed to start chemotherapy and radiation immediately, leaving her no time to consider other options. Overwhelmed with fear, Livia and her husband were uncertain of their next steps. As she prepared for treatment, […]
Mollie Tollinchi
Mollie, who has been battling brain cancer for the past three years, received her diagnosis while she was six months pregnant. She gave birth while unaware of the tumor, and it was only three weeks postpartum that she discovered it after experiencing significant health issues. Mollie was deeply concerned but found solace in her faith, […]
Troy Clark
Troy Clark was diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer back in 2018. After watching his father go through chemo and radiation therapy on three different occasions, Troy wanted to explore other options. Through a referral of a friend, he found Immunity Therapy Center. “Everyone at ITC treats me with the utmost respect. What I get […]
Zelah Kropf
Zelah Kropf, originally from Central America, faced a challenging diagnosis of high-grade leiomyosarcoma in 2016, following a partial hysterectomy. Given a grim prognosis and the suggestion to spend time with her family rather than pursue aggressive treatments, Zelah chose to explore alternative therapies. In 2018, Zelah learned about ITC from friends who had positive experiences […]
Debbie Halper
“The Immunity Therapy Center Saved My Life and I Hope they Can Help You Too” On March 14th Debbie was diagnosed with a rare type of Ampullary and Liver Cancer. Her doctors told her that her diagnosis was essentially a death sentence. After some extensive research, Debbie discovered ITC online and decided it was worth […]