Pediatric Oncological Immunotherapy

Pediatric oncological immunotherapy is a treatment for children with cancer that uses the body’s immune system to fight the disease. Unlike traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiation, which directly attack cancer cells, immunotherapy encourages the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells more effectively. This approach can involve using specially designed medicines to boost the immune response or to help the immune system identify cancer cells as threats. It aims to not only treat the cancer but also to reduce side effects and improve long-term outcomes for young patients.