Immunotherapy update
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'It's incredible, like science fiction': How a new wave of immunotherapy is eliminating cancers
OTOH...
In general, somewhere between 20% and 40% of patients respond to immunotherapy. That means a lot of patients – the majority, in fact – are opening themselves up to side effects, not to mention wasted time and hope, without much upside.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260410-how-a-new-wave-of-immunotherapy-is-eliminating-cancers
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My brother has been undergoing CAR T-cell therapy, Tarlatamab, for small cell lung cancer for a few months now. It seems to be working well. He'll be on it for the rest of his life.
Small cell used to be a 'get your affairs in order' diagnosis. I'd gladly try a 20-40% chance at a longer life. Side effects have been minimal to non-existent.
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