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Immunotherapy
Source: Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 16, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:
Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses a person's immune system to 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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Pembrolizumab and nivolumab are types of immunotherapy used to treat metastatic or recurrent oropharyngeal cancer.
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Learn more about Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer.
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