Immunotherapy is the use of medicines to help a person’s own immune system better recognize and destroy cancer cells. For people with either early- or advanced-stage colorectal cancer, …

Learn about Fred Hutch Cancer Center's leading-edge immunotherapy for colon cancer, using immune checkpoint inhibitors to fight tumors.

Mar 27, 2025 · Explore colorectal cancer treatment by stage, including new immunotherapy and precision medicine advances offering hope for CRC patients.

2 Mechanisms of ICIs in colorectal cancer immunotherapy Immune checkpoints act as a natural regulatory mechanism within the immune system and are extensively researched in cancer …

Apr 16, 2025 · There have been significant advances in colorectal cancer (CRC) immunotherapy over the past decade, with incorporation into both the metastatic and adjuvant/neoadjuvant …

Jun 2, 2023 · Immunotherapy for colorectal cancer may be a treatment option for certain advanced rectal or colon cancers. Learn about checkpoint inhibitors and side effects.

Jan 15, 2025 · Immunotherapy, an emerging frontier in oncology, represents a novel therapeutic approach that leverages the body's immune system to target cancer cells. The principal …

Oct 22, 2024 · Immunotherapy is emerging as a significant treatment option for colon cancer, particularly for patients with advanced or metastatic forms of the disease. This approach …

Immunotherapy has revolutionized the landscape of cancer treatment by tapping into the body’s innate defenses to recognize and fight tumor cells. While chemotherapy and surgery have long …

Immunotherapy Doctors may prescribe immunotherapy for microsatellite unstable colorectal tumors, which have a defect in the ability to repair DNA. Pembrolizumab is a PD-1 blocker that …