What is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy stands as a form of cancer treatment designed to bolster your body's natural defence mechanisms against cancer. The immune system, comprised of white blood cells and the organs and tissues of the lymph system, plays a crucial role in combating infections and various diseases. Immunotherapy falls under the category of biological therapy, which employs substances derived from living organisms to address cancer.
Immunotherapy Process
- Medium of Administration - Intravenous
- Duration of Immunotherapy - 6 months to 1 year
- Number of Cycles - 10 to 15 cycles
Cost of Immunotherapy?
Cost of Immunotherapy is largely divided into two parts - Cost of administering Immunotherapy and Cost of Immunotherapy drug. While the cost of administering Immunotherapy is almost similar for all the patients, cost of Immunotherapy drugs depends on your cancer stage, cancer type, health condition etc.
There are many patient assistance program (PAP) which provide free or complementary dosage of immunotherapy drug. Reach out to us to check your eligibility for these PAP programs and reduce your treatment cost.
Also, many a times Immunotherapy is given in combination with other treatment options like chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, targeted therapy etc. This may increase the overall cost for you. So, you should ask for your overall plan and overall cost estimate before starting the treatment so that you can be financially prepared for the same.