A Comprehensive Guide to Immunotherapy vs Chemotherapy

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What is Immunotherapy?

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– Melanoma – Non-small cell lung cancer – Kidney cancer – Bladder cancer – Head and neck cancers – Certain types of lymphoma and leukemia

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Benefits of Immunotherapy

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What is Chemotherapy?

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Chemotherapy Uses

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Broadly effective across cancer types, chemotherapy is often combined with surgery, radiation, or immunotherapy. Its long-established efficacy in shrinking tumors and killing cancer cells is well-proven.

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Chemoimmunotherapy- What is it?

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Conclusion

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A Comprehensive Guide to Immunotherapy vs Chemotherapy

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