Immunotherapy_in_Cancer_Treatment.pptxpp

Cancer

1. Immunotherapy in Cancer Treatment Academic Presentation M.Pharm Level

2. Introduction Immunotherapy uses the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.

3. Types Checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and cytokine therapy.

4. Mechanism Enhances immune recognition by blocking inhibitory pathways (e.g., PD-1/PD-L1).

5. Applications Effective in melanoma, lung cancer, and lymphoma.

6. Advantages Long-lasting responses and specificity to cancer cells.

7. Limitations Immune-related adverse effects and high cost.

8. Recent Advances Development of bispecific antibodies and personalized cancer vaccines.

9. Conclusion Immunotherapy has become a major pillar in modern oncology treatment.

10. References 1. Pardoll DM. Nat Rev Cancer. 2012;12:252–264. 2. Mellman I, et al. Nature. 2011;480:480–489.