- Why do you recommend immuno-oncology treatments for me?
Your treatment choices depend on the type of cancer you have, how far your cancer has spread, and the treatments you have already tried. For some people, immuno-oncology is the best treatment choice.
- Will immuno-oncology be my only treatment?
Some people only need immuno-oncology. Others also get chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Talk with your doctor about the kind of treatment you will receive and how it can help.
- Where do I go to get my treatment?
Some immuno-oncology treatments are pills or shots that you can take at home. Others are given through an IV, and you must go to the hospital or clinic to get them. If this is the case, find out how long you will need to stay at the hospital or clinic.
- How often will I get my treatment?
Treatment schedules vary. Immuno-Oncology may be given once a day or a couple of times a day. Others are given less often--sometimes once a week, or perhaps just once every month or two. Your doctor will tell you how often you will get your treatment and how long you will need to be on it.
- How much will my treatment cost?
Talk with your nurse, social worker, or doctor about the cost of your treatment. Make sure to ask if your insurance company pays for immuno-oncology.
- What side effects can I expect?
Just like other forms of cancer treatment, immuno-oncology treatments sometimes causes side effects. Side effects can include:
- Rashes or swelling where the treatment is injected
- Flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, bone pain and muscle aches
- Lowered blood pressure (blood pressure goes down)
