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2018-06-09 11:54:32
Does immunotherapy have side effects like chemotherapy. Does immunotherapy therapy work well in cancer
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Immunotherapy has a different profile of side effects..It does not have typical side effects seen with chemotherapy.Current research says immunotherapy works well in some specific cancers..Plz discuss with your medical oncologist for better understanding

Answered2018-07-10 07:36:39

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Yes, it has side effects!

Answered2018-06-09 21:06:04

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