Immunotherapy Treatments for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Learn more about lung cancer at http://www.YouAndLungCancer.org UPDATE: Watch the 2025 version of this animation here:    • Immunotherapy Treatments for Non-Small Cel...   This animation provides an overview of several immunotherapy treatments that have been approved for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Immunotherapy is the use of medicines to stimulate the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. This animation also describes how your doctor will evaluate whether immunotherapy is right for you, possible treatment side effects, and clinical trials. It's important to discuss all treatment options with your doctor or cancer care team, so you can make the best decisions that are right for you. Side effects of immunotherapy are often treated with prednisone, a drug that suppresses your immune system. Your immunotherapy will be stopped until the side effects clear up.