Immunotherapy is a way of treating disease or infection using the body’s immune system. It can be used in some cases to help treat cancer. One form of immunotherapy treatment for cancer is called nonspecific immunotherapy (NSI). Learn more about NSI treatments and how they're used.
One type of immunotherapy uses monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). These are manufactured proteins that target specific parts of cancer cells to destroy them. mAbs are most often used along with other cancer treatments.
New vaccines are being developed for cancer. Learn more about these vaccines.
PDT is a treatment that uses medicines called photosynthesizing agents and light to destroy cancer cells. It is most often used to treat certain cancers in the esophagus, lungs, and skin. Learn more about PDT and what to expect.
Bone marrow is the soft, spongy part inside bones. It makes most of the body’s blood cells. Aspiration and biopsy are procedures done to take a sample of bone marrow out of the body to exam. Find out why these procedures are done and how to prepare for them.
Mastopexy is a type of cosmetic surgery done to reshape the breasts. It is often called a breast lift. Having a breast lift changes the look of your breasts and may improve their appearance.
Push enteroscopy is a procedure that uses a long, flexible tube to check your upper small intestine. Learn how to get ready for the procedure, and what to expect.
Learn how to get ready for a proctoscopy, an exam of your rectum and anus.
Knee osteotomy is surgery to shift the positioning of the knee.
After having a baby, your body may be very tired and it can take time to recover. You may stay in the hospital or birth center from 1 to 4 days. In some cases, you may be able to go home the same day.