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Immunotherapy
Source: Mesothelioma Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 16, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment options for mesothelioma
Immunotherapy helps a person's immune system fight cancer. Your doctor may suggest biomarker tests to help predict your response to certain immunotherapy drugs. Learn more about Biomarker Testing for Cancer Treatment.
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Immunotherapy drugs used to treat advanced mesothelioma include:
ipilimumab
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nivolumab
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Other immunotherapy drugs, such as durvalumab, are being studied in mesothelioma.
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Learn more about Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer.
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