Biological Therapy for Cancer
Biological therapy has many names, including "immunologic
therapy," "immunotherapy," and "biotherapy."1
Biological therapy uses the body's immune system
to help kill cancer cells. Types of biological therapy
include the following:2
- Interferon
- Interleukin
- Cytokines
- Vaccines
In addition to biological therapy, chemotherapy is
another way to treat cancer. Learn more about treating
cancer with chemotherapy.
1. Dictionary of cancer terms—definition of biological therapy. National Cancer Institute website. http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45617. Accessed June 2, 2010.
2. Biological therapy. National Cancer Institute website. http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/biologicaltherapy. Accessed June 2, 2010.
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