Overview
Gastrointestinal cancer immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses a person’s own immune system to fight the cancer. The immune system is made up of special cells and proteins that attack and destroy anything that it recognizes as dangerous, such as bacteria and viruses. Immunotherapy harnesses the power of the immune system to seek out and destroy cancer cells, while avoiding healthy cells. This form of cancer treatment can be used alone or in combination with other forms of treatment, such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. By stimulating the body's own immune response, immunotherapy can be effective in treating a range of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and gastric cancer. Gastrointestinal cancer immunotherapy is becoming an increasingly popular therapy option, as it can offer improved outcomes and reduce side effects when compared to more traditional treatments.