Checkpoint Inhibitors

A Key to Curing Cancer

By: Amara Thomas, Kim Hazel (Editor), William Haseltine

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Paperback | 13 January 2025

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Checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer treatment since their introduction in the 2010s. This groundbreaking class of immunotherapy has given many patients extended survival and a chance at long-term remission or even cure. While powerful as standalone treatments, checkpoint inhibitors have shown even greater efficacy when combined with traditional approaches like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and cutting-edge therapies such as CAR T-cell therapy.

This comprehensive guide explores the science behind checkpoint inhibitors, explaining how they work to unleash the body's immune system against cancer cells. It covers the major checkpoint inhibitors currently in use, including those targeting PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4. The book also examines ongoing research into new checkpoint targets and combination strategies that could further expand the reach of these therapies.

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply interested in the future of cancer care, this book provides a clear and compelling overview of one of the most significant advances in oncology. It offers a glimpse into a future where checkpoint inhibitors may play a central role in turning many cancers into manageable or curable diseases.

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