How does immunotherapy work against cancer?

Immunotherapy works by harnessing the body’s immune system to identify and combat cancer cells. It employs various techniques, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies. Immune checkpoint inhibitors block proteins that inhibit the immune response, allowing immune cells to recognize and attack cancer more effectively. Monoclonal antibodies, on the other hand, target specific proteins on cancer cells, marking them for destruction by the immune system. By enhancing these natural defense mechanisms, immunotherapy offers a precise and powerful strategy, bolstering the body’s ability to fight and eliminate cancer.