US Medical Term · procedures
Immunotherapy
Inmunoterapia
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Immunotherapy |
| Spanish (Español) | Inmunoterapia |
| Chinese (中文) | 免疫療法 |
| Korean (한국어) | 면역요법 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Liệu pháp miễn dịch |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Immunotherapy |
| Portuguese (Português) | Imunoterapia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ภูมิคุ้มกันบำบัด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 免疫療法 |
What it means
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that helps your own immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. Types include checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy, and monoclonal antibodies. It is typically given by IV infusion in a clinic, sometimes in combination with chemotherapy. Sessions can range from thirty minutes to several hours, and treatment schedules vary widely. Side effects may include fatigue, skin rash, diarrhea, or immune-related inflammation. Immunotherapy has become a standard option for many cancers, including melanoma, lung cancer, and certain blood cancers, often producing longer-lasting responses than traditional treatments.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I am receiving immunotherapy infusions every three weeks for my cancer.
Estoy recibiendo infusiones de inmunoterapia cada tres semanas para mi cáncer.
Does my plan require prior authorization for immunotherapy drugs?
¿Mi plan requiere autorización previa para los medicamentos de inmunoterapia?
My oncologist recommended switching from chemotherapy to immunotherapy.
Mi oncólogo recomendó cambiar de quimioterapia a inmunoterapia.
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Last reviewed: September 2026