Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a treatment method used primarily, though not exclusively, in the fight against cancer. Unlike chemotherapy, which acts broadly on dividing cells in the body, immunotherapy recruits and strengthens the body's immune system to specifically identify and target cancer cells. This approach was developed based on the understanding that cancerous tumors develop mechanisms allowing them to evade the immune system, such as creating "immune checkpoints," which act as "brakes" preventing the immune system from attacking the tumor.

Immunotherapy employs several strategies to help the immune system fight cancer: it can remove the barriers preventing immune activity, provide special vaccines that teach the body to recognize cancer cells, or use substances that enhance immune system function. These approaches enable the body to target cancer cells precisely, contributing to the application of personalized medicine techniques.

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