Biotherapy/Immunotherapy for Cervical Cancer

At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we believe that cervical cancer treatment is enriched by understanding and applying your immune system’s natural power of protection. Immunotherapy (also known as biological therapy, biotherapy or biological response modifier therapy) is an innovative cervical cancer treatment that leverages the power of your body’s immune system.

At CTCA, we may use immunotherapy either directly or indirectly to fight cervical cancer and its related symptoms. Immunotherapy can also be used to help lessen the side effects that may be caused by other cervical cancer treatments.

Cervical cancer may develop when the immune system is weakened or impaired. Biotherapy is designed to combat cancer by repairing, stimulating and enhancing your body’s own natural immune responses. Immunotherapy cervical cancer treatments are used either alone or along with other conventional therapies, such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Biotherapy may be used to

• Subvert processes that permit the growth of cervical cancer cells
• Make cervical cancer cells more recognizable and susceptible to your immune system
• Boost the killing power of your immune system cells, such as T-cells, NK-cells and macrophages
• Alter the growth patterns of cervical cancer cells to facilitate behavior similar to healthy cells
• Block or reverse the mutation process that changes normal or precancerous cells into cancerous ones
• Lessen side effects by enhancing your body’s ability to repair or replace normal cells damaged or destroyed by chemotherapy or radiation
• Prevent the spread of cervical cancer cells to other parts of your body