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Immunotherapy
Source: Childhood Colorectal Cancer (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood cancer
Immunotherapy helps a child's immune system fight cancer. Immunotherapy drugs that may be used to treat colorectal cancer include:
nivolumab
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pembrolizumab
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Learn more about how immunotherapy works against cancer, how it is given, possible side effects, and more at Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer.
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