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About this Treatment
Immunotherapy
About this Treatment
Immunotherapy: About this Treatment
Type of Immunotherapy
The primary types of immunotherapy include:
- Monoclonal antibodies These are man-made copies of proteins that naturally occur in the immune system. Antibodies can be designed to attack certain features on cancer cells that weaken the cells and cause them to die.
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors: These drugs essentially remove immune system controls and free the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
- Cancer vaccines: Vaccines prompt an immune response against certain diseases. We usually think of vaccines as medications prescribed to fight infections like measles or the flu. Some vaccines can help prevent or treat cancer.
Our Clinics
Our program finds new ways to harness the immune system to fight cancer. Our physician scientists develop innovative treatments and deliver mechanisms to provide durable, robust cancer immune responses.
Cancer Immunotherapy Program
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-498-6000 Getting Here »
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-498-6000 Getting Here »
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Our Approach
About this Treatment
Learn about the risks, techniques, onditions treated, and types of immunotherapy.
Patient Care Resources
Learn what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.