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Immunotherapy That Need to Be Debunked
1. “Immunotherapy works for all cancers.”
👉 Truth: It is effective for certain types of cancers, not all. Its success depends on tumor type, genetics, and biomarkers.
2. “Immunotherapy gives instant results.”
👉 Truth: It can take weeks or months to see results. It’s not a quick-fix treatment.
3. “If one type of immunotherapy doesn’t work, none will.”
👉 Truth: There are various types (checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T-cell therapy, vaccines). One failure doesn’t mean the end.
4. “Immunotherapy has no side effects because it’s natural.”
👉 Truth: It can still cause immune-related side effects like colitis, rash, pneumonitis, etc.
5. “Immunotherapy is better than chemotherapy.”
👉 Truth: Not necessarily. Sometimes both are used together for better outcomes. It’s not a competition.
6. “Only young and healthy patients can take immunotherapy.”
👉 Truth: Older patients can also benefit, depending on the case and comorbidities.
7. “If you respond to immunotherapy, you are cured forever.”
👉 Truth: Some patients relapse. Long-term remission is possible, but not guaranteed.
8. “Once you start immunotherapy, you can’t stop.”
👉 Truth: Dosing and duration are flexible; some patients may stop due to toxicity or complete response.
9. “Immunotherapy boosts your general immunity like supplements.”
👉 Truth: It targets cancer-specific pathways, not general immunity like vitamins or Ayurvedic meds.
10. “It’s experimental and not proven.”
👉 Truth: Immunotherapy is now FDA-approved for many cancers with proven results in large trials.
11. “You don’t need a biopsy or genetic testing before starting immunotherapy.”
👉 Truth: Biomarkers like PD-L1, MSI-H, TMB are crucial to decide eligibility.
12. “It’s only available in foreign countries or big hospitals.”
👉 Truth: Available across India in many tertiary care hospitals and cancer centers.
13. “It works best when cancer is in advanced stage only.”
👉 Truth: It can be used in early, adjuvant, or maintenance settings too, based on cancer type.
14. “If you’re on immunotherapy, you can eat anything and live normally.”
👉 Truth: Lifestyle, infections, and overall health still matter. It’s not a free pass.
15. “It’s only for rich people because it’s extremely expensive.”
👉 Truth: While costly, many patients get support through government schemes, NGOs, and trials.