Medical articles of Immunotherapy

If your child has been diagnosed with an allergy, you may have come across the term PENA immunotherapy during your search for treatment options. This approach aims to reduce allergic reactions by grad...

As a breast oncologist, I often explain the difference between cancer genetics and cancer genomics to my patients particularly in the context of breast cancer. This article takes a look at their disti...

Gastro-oesophageal cancer affects the oesophagus, the stomach, or the junction where these two organs meet. Professor Marco Gerlinger, highly-renowned London-based consultant medical oncologist, provi...

Surgery is the primary treatment for kidney cancer, particularly in cases where the tumour is localised. It offers a high success rate, with many patients achieving long-term remission. The effectiven...

Brain tumours present significant challenges in treatment due to their complex nature and the difficulty of targeting cancerous cells within the brain. Traditional treatments such as surgery, chemothe...

Ovarian cancer remains one of the most challenging gynaecological cancers to treat due to late-stage diagnosis and resistance to standard therapies. Ongoing and future clinical trials aim to improve e...

Immunotherapy is a groundbreaking form of treatment that works by enhancing your body’s natural immune system to fight diseases, particularly cancer. If you’re considering immunotherapy, understanding...

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system. Treatment for this condition depends on various factors, including ...

In this article, revered consultant haematologist, Dr Vishal Jayakar, delves further into the relationship between blood disorders and the immune system.

Kidney cancer often goes undetected until it reaches advanced stages. Also known as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), poses a significant health challenge due to its subtle symptoms and the complexity of it...