American Cancer Society: Immunotherapy - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Learn all about how immunotherapy is used to treat cancer at this site.
Also in Spanish.
Cancer Research Institute: Immunotherapy - Find out how immunotherapy works, the types of immunotherapy used for different cancer types, and search for a clinical trial.
Cancer Support Community: Innumotherapy for Cancer, Is it Right for You? - The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. You can find information on types of immunotherapy and access videos and booklets from this site.
National Cancer Institute: Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer - The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
Also in Spanish.
OncoLink: All About Immunotherapy - OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, healthcare professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.
Patient Resource: Immunotherapy - The goal of Patient Resource LLC is to empower people who are suffering with life-altering diseases by giving them the most comprehensive and up-to-date guides to treatment and facilities for their disease, free of charge.
Understanding Immunotherapy Side Effects - Immune checkpoint inhibitors (a type of immunotherapy) offer a promising new way to treat cancer for some patients. This document provides information on the possible side effects with this type of treatment.
Interactive Tutorials / Videos
Immunotherapy and Cancer - Part of CancerCare's educational video series.
Also in Spanish.
Immunotherapy & Chemotherapy, What's the Difference - A short video from the Cancer Research Institute that will help you understand the differences between types of therapy.
Immunotherapy: How the Immune System Fights Cancer - This animation explains three types of immunotherapy used to treat cancer: nonspecific immune stimulation, T-cell transfer therapy, and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
YouTube Playlist: Immunotherapy - A series of short videos on immunotherapy, curated by the Resource and Learning Center.
October 2024