Cancer
Immunology is closely linked to cancer research. From understanding how cancer develops, grows and spreads, to developing powerful new treatments, immunology research is leading the fight against cancer.
How the Immune System Fights Cancer
Understanding how the immune system helps protect against cancer can give us powerful insights into how cancer develops—and how we can treat it.
Cancer Immunotherapy
Cancer immunotherapy uses the body’s own immune system to detect and destroy cancer cells more effectively.
The Tumor Microenvironment
Every tumor lives in a complex neighborhood of cells, structures, and signals known as the tumor microenvironment.
Cancer Vaccines
Cancer vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and respond to cancer-related threats.
Breast Cancer
Immunotherapies, including checkpoint inhibitors and antibody-drug conjugates, are now approved for certain forms of breast cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer
Immunotherapy has had limited success so far, but new strategies are emerging to make pancreatic tumors more visible to the immune system.
Prostate Cancer
Immunotherapy has shown promise, especially in advanced or metastatic prostate cancer where other treatments stop working.
Colorectal Cancer
Immunotherapy is effective for some patients, particularly those with tumors that have a specific genetic profile.
Lung Cancer
Immunotherapy, especially checkpoint inhibitors, has become a standard treatment for many patients with lung cancer.
Melanoma Skin Cancer
Immunotherapy has transformed treatment for some patients with melanoma skin cancer.
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