Immunotherapeutic Approaches in Neuro-oncology

Immunotherapeutic approaches in neuro-oncology involve using the body's immune system to fight brain tumors. This can include treatments that boost immune responses, use modified immune cells to target cancer, or block proteins that prevent immune cells from attacking tumors. Common types include checkpoint inhibitors, which help the immune system recognize cancer cells, and CAR T-cell therapy, which involves engineering a patient's own immune cells to better target and destroy tumor cells. These therapies aim to improve outcomes for patients by making the immune system more effective against specific brain cancers.