How Does Immunotherapy Work?

Immunotherapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment in the fight against cancer, offering new hope to patients battling mesothelioma. This innovative approach harnesses the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. While traditional mesothelioma treatment methods like chemotherapy and radiation can harm healthy cells, immunotherapy targets cancer cells specifically, minimizing side effects and improving quality of life. 

However, treatments for mesothelioma, including immunotherapy, can be expensive, leading many patients to wonder how they will cover their medical expenses. If you developed mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos, you may have grounds to file a claim for your losses. At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., our lead attorney, Joe Williams, is dedicated to helping his clients and has never lost a mesothelioma case over his 30-year career. When you partner with our firm, you can trust us to personalize our approach to your unique concerns as we fight for the justice you deserve. 

How Does Immunotherapy Treat Mesothelioma?

Immunotherapy is an advanced treatment that leverages the body’s natural immune defenses to fight cancer. Recent advancements have made immunotherapy treatments for mesothelioma increasingly accessible through clinical trials, demonstrating promising outcomes. Many physicians now incorporate immunotherapy drugs into their mesothelioma treatment plans.

The immune system is designed to recognize and attack foreign cells, including cancer cells. However, mesothelioma tumors grow and spread rapidly, making it difficult for the immune system to keep up. Immunotherapy enhances the immune system’s ability to target and destroy mesothelioma cells more effectively. These targeted treatments focus specifically on cancer cells, minimizing damage to healthy cells and reducing side effects. This precision allows even patients not healthy enough for more aggressive treatments to undergo immunotherapy, potentially improving their prognosis and quality of life.

Types of Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma

Immunotherapy treatments are highly customizable, and there are many types designed to target cancer cells in different ways. Depending on your unique needs, your doctor may recommend one of the following treatment options:

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Immune checkpoint inhibitors work by blocking the signaling molecules on cancer cells that regulate immune system responses. Mesothelioma cells often exploit these signals to evade the immune system. By inhibiting these signals, immune checkpoint inhibitors enhance the immune system’s ability to attack the rapidly multiplying cancer cells.

Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines

Therapeutic cancer vaccines introduce modified antigens into the patient’s body using a virus or bacteria. The immune system identifies these antigens and is stimulated to attack mesothelioma cells carrying the same antigens, thereby enhancing the body’s natural defense against cancer.

Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies are engineered molecules designed to target antigens on mesothelioma tumor cells. They can halt the growth of mesothelioma by blocking the cancer cell’s ability to metastasize, directly killing the cancer cells, or delivering cancer-killing drugs specifically to the cancer cells.

Adoptive T-Cell Transfer

Adoptive T-cell transfer involves removing T-cells from the patient, modifying them to enhance their strength, and reintroducing them into the patient’s body. This process boosts the immune system’s ability to combat cancer, strengthening the body’s natural anti-cancer response.

Why Choose The Williams Law Firm, P.C. for Your Mesothelioma Claim?

At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., we understand the challenges of a mesothelioma diagnosis and the financial burden of treatments like immunotherapy. Our founding partner, Joe Williams, has dedicated over 30 years to helping asbestos-exposure victims. With an unbeaten record in mesothelioma cases, we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs, ensuring you receive personalized and dedicated service.

If you or a family member developed mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, we may be able to help you secure the compensation needed for your treatment. Contact us today for a free consultation at (855) 575-6376 or through our contact form.