New Study Finds More About How Immunotherapies Work

Immunotherapies have drastically altered the scope of cancer therapies in the past decade.  Immune-based approaches target the immune system, making it better equipped to fight cancer.  This mechanism is in contrast to traditional approaches, like chemotherapy and radiation, which act by killing cancer cells but can also damage nearby healthy tissue.  

Immunotherapies have proven effective in certain types of cancer, including those referred to as “hot,” characterized by high levels of immune cells and mediators that support anti-tumor…