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Biological therapy

Biological therapy

Biological therapy in Bangalore

Biological therapy

This therapy of cancer treatment uses the body's immune system to kill cancer cells. Biological therapy for cancer is used in the treatment of many types of cancer to prevent or slow tumour growth and to prevent the spread of cancer. Consult only the best surgical oncologists in Bangalore if you have planned to undergo this therapy. 

 

Why choose Manipal Hospital

Manipal Hospitals' Cancer care unit offers world-class care in a patient-friendly setting, with the aim towards creating the optimal treatment environment. The state-of-the-art oncology department is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, scientifically advanced treatment options including biological therapy, and comprehensive and convenient patient-centric care all under one roof.

 

Solutions for biological therapy

Several types of biological therapies, especially immunotherapies, are used or developed for cancer treatment and fight cancer in different ways. These include Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, Immune Cell Therapy (also called Adoptive Cell Therapy or Adoptive Immunotherapy), Therapeutic Antibodies, Therapeutic Vaccines and Immune-Modulating Agents.

 

Complexities in biological therapy

Some of the complications include flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Some patients develop a rash, and some bleed or bruise easily.

 

Number of cases

Manipal Hospital’s top-notch cancer care team routinely employ biological therapy in the treatment of cancer and has surpassed the 10 lakh mark.

 

Success in biological therapy

Biological cancer treatment therapy is a new age mode. It emphasises that the immune system holds an essential role in these biological therapies and decides the success of treatment. It is believed that the immune system can detect and destroy foreign cells or abnormal cells to prevent tumour formation.

 

Infection control protocol

Manipal Hospitals' passion for cancer care goes even beyond the confines of its cancer care centre to focus on strict infection control standards for patients.

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FAQ's

Monoclonal antibodies, interferons, interleukin-2, and colony-stimulating factors (CSF) like CSF, like granulocyte-macrophage (GM)- CSF and Granulocyte (G)-CSF, are forms of Biological Therapy.

Biological agents, such as monoclonal antibodies or immune checkpoint inhibitors, identify and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. They bind to specific proteins or directly deliver drugs or toxins to cancer cells, thereby killing them.

Some of the advantages of Biological Therapy are the following:

  • It's a targeted approach with fewer side effects.

  • Improved survival rates.

  • The risk of recurrence is lower.

Suitability is determined by several parameters, including cancer kind, stage, and overall health. One should consult an oncologist for personalised advice.

At Manipal Hospitals, we conduct a thorough evaluation before recommending a suitable treatment course, including the Biological Therapy procedure in Rangapani, Siliguri.

Advancements such as CAR-T Cell Therapy and treatment adaptation based on biomarkers have made Biological Therapy more specific and effective. These innovations revolutionise treatment approaches, especially for genetic diseases, cancers and inflammatory conditions.