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Immunotherapy
Source: Stomach Cancer Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 10, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Immunotherapy
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 stomach cancer include:
nivolumab
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pembrolizumab
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These drugs work in more than one way to kill cancer cells. They are also considered targeted therapy because they target specific changes or substances in cancer cells.
Learn more about Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer and Immunotherapy Side Effects.
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