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Immunotherapy represents a pivotal shift in oncology—patients need clear guidance on eligibility, expected benefits, and how immune‑based treatments differ from traditional chemotherapy in both action and side‑effects.
Choose Immunotherapy treatment in Kolkata under the expert care of Dr. Sandip Ganguly. As a leading Immunotherapy doctor in Kolkata, he delivers cutting‑edge, evidence‑based protocols that harness the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells more effectively, with personalized monitoring to maximize benefit and minimize toxicity.
Immunotherapy is a form of biological therapy that stimulates or restores the immune system’s ability to fight and destroy cancer cells. Unlike chemotherapy, which uses drugs to directly kill cancer cells with associated toxicities, immunotherapy empowers the immune system to detect and eliminate cancer cells with greater precision and fewer side effects compared to chemotherapy.
Cancer cells often find ways to evade the body’s immune system by expressing certain proteins or disabling what are known as immune checkpoints. A key class of immunotherapy drugs, called checkpoint inhibitors, block these immune-suppressing signals. This allows your immune system to identify and destroy the cancer cells.
Immunotherapy has shown promising results in several cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
The benefits of this treatment include:
While generally well-tolerated, immune-related adverse events (irAEs) can occur, but their incidence is lower compared to chemotherapy. These side effects may affect the skin, lungs, liver, intestines, or any other organ of the body.
Dr. Sandip Ganguly provides regular monitoring through clinical exams and lab tests for early detection and prompt management of irAEs. He also provides multidisciplinary support from other specialists, like endocrinologists and gastroenterologists, when needed.
Talk to Dr. Sandip Ganguly, Kolkata’s renowned Immunotherapy doctor in Kolkata, for clarity, reassurance, and the right treatment guidance.
Seasoned Medical Oncologist with 15+ years of cancer care experience.
Immunotherapy usually cannot completely cure stage 4 cancer, but it can control the disease, shrink tumors, improve survival, and enhance quality of life. Some patients experience long-term remission with advanced immunotherapy drugs.
Immunotherapy is effective for several cancers, including lung cancer, melanoma, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, head and neck cancers, lymphoma, and some types of colorectal and breast cancers.
In Kolkata, lung cancer immunotherapy works by using drugs that boost the body’s immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. These treatments, such as checkpoint inhibitors, are often combined with chemotherapy or targeted therapy for better outcomes.