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Immunotherapy is an exciting, cutting-edge treatment that has given some patients with cancers like lymphoma and melanoma a more promising outlook. It is a simple yet effective form of cancer therapy that is helping transform cancer care at Cochise Oncology.
Immunotherapy is a precision medicine tool that provides durable outcomes in advanced cancers. But what is the success rate of immunotherapy?
Understanding Cancer Immunotherapy
Cancer immunotherapy or immuno-oncology is an innovative treatment that harnesses the body’s immune system to detect and attack cancer cells. It boosts the natural defenses of the immune system so it can identify cancer cells more efficiently and fight against them.
There are different types of immunotherapies including, CAR T-cell Therapy, cancer vaccines, and immunomodulators. Immunotherapy is often combined with other cancer treatments to achieve the best outcomes.
Immunotherapy is a more targeted treatment than conventional therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy. Because of this, it avoids the potential damage to healthy tissue commonly seen in these therapies.
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What is the Success Rate of Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy is helping improve outcomes for people with several types of cancer that typically have a poor diagnosis including advanced bladder, kidney, and lung cancers.
The average response rate of cancer patients to immunotherapy drugs is between 20 to 50%. The response rate depends on the type of cancer being treated. However, oncologists believe that durable responses could increase as immunotherapy research advances, and researchers gain new insights into how the immune system and cancer cells interact.
Cancer signals a breakdown in the immune system, which means the immune cells cannot defend against invaders. Immuno-oncology boosts the efficiency of the immune system, allowing it to fight the growing cancer cells.
A study conducted by UCLA researchers involving patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) found that the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab increased the average 5-year survival rate of these patients from 5.5% to 15%.
While immunotherapy is not beneficial for all types of cancers, the success achieved indicates that it does have a positive impact on cancer patients and saves lives.
Immunotherapy clinical trials are ongoing. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center are conducting studies into novel immunotherapies known as anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L-1. These therapies have the potential to increase both clinical responses and survival rates.
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From the time I walked in the door, I was treated with care and compassion. The gals up front knew my name from the second day on. Everyone I came in contact with was super! I saw a smiling, kind, compassionate and knowledgeable face from the time I walked in, to the time I walked out. When I asked a question - I got an answer. I was scared. I was anxious. They handled me with grace and that isn't easy. I saw the staff for one reason or another for 30 days straight. I never saw grumpy, angry or an unkind face. I'm getting ready to start the rest of my treatment. I go to my appointments knowing I'm in good - no great hands!
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The ladies that work the front desk are very nice and go above and beyond. My Father is a Veteran had some issues navigating the VA system. They called Antonio on his cellphone who is their PR person and a Vet himself he walked my Father through the process in terms a old soldier would understand which my Father really appreciated. Everything got approved for his treatments and he has a new friend to meet up with at the VFW!!! Having them go that extra step made all the difference. THANK YOU COCHISE ONCOLOGY!!!
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Fantastic staff! Receptionists are very professional. They are knowledgeable as to my copay amount and always provide me with a receipt. Very friendly! Dr. Klarnett is extremely friendly, very compassionate and providing me with solutions to my problem. Casey the insurance verification clerk is outstanding in regards to prior authorization. Explains in detail what is involved in your treatment plan, co-pays, and penalty if you do not show up for treatment. It's good to know your out of pocket charge if you don't follow her instructions. Meagan is super nurse! Always so friendly. Always a smile on her face while she is multitasking in between patients. Very compassionate, personal, and a joy to talk to. Overall I like coming here for my labs and care.
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