Radioimmunotherapy

Radioimmunotherapy is a form of cancer therapy that uses radioisotopes linked to monoclonal antibodies to kill cancer cells. These monoclonal antibodies are specifically designed to bind to specific cancer cell proteins, which helps to minimize the damage to healthy cells. Radioimmunotherapy is an effective treatment for certain types of cancer, including lymphomas, leukemias and metastatic solid tumors. It has been used to treat cancers of the head and neck, brain, lymphoma, breast, and gastrointestinal tract, among others. It is also used to treat certain diseases of the immune system. Radioimmunotherapy is an important tool in the oncologist’s arsenal in fighting and managing cancer.