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Monoclonal antibodies (MABs)
Some MABs have an effect on the immune system. So as well as being a targeted cancer drug, they are also a type of immunotherapy.
Checkpoint Inhibitors
Checkpoint inhibitors are used to treat cancers such as melanoma skin cancer and lung cancer. Researchers are also looking at them in clinical trials for other types of cancer.
Cytokines
Cytokines are a group of proteins that are found naturally in the body. They help to boost the immune system. Man made versions of these proteins have been developed as a treatment for cancer.
Vaccines to treat cancer
Cancer vaccines are a type of immunotherapy. Research in this area is at an early stage and vaccines are mainly available as part of clinical trials.
CAR T-cell therapy
This type of immunotherapy is still quite new and researchers are looking into how well it works as a treatment for cancer. You might have it as part of a clinical trial.
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