What is immunotherapy? It can be a lifesaver for brain cancer patients

Treating glioblastoma is a complex task, but in the future, immunotherapy may prove to be life-saving for these patients. 

Glioblastoma is a deadly tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. It is the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, which is almost impossible to survive. A person suffering from this disease can survive for a maximum of 12 to 15 months. And only 6.9 percent of patients are able to survive for more than five years.

This cancer often begins with symptoms such as frequent headaches, seizures, cognitive changes and neurological impairments, which affect their quality of life. However, recent research into immunotherapy is being seen as a turning point in the treatment of glioblastoma.

Features of glioblastoma

Glioblastoma is a naturally occurring tumour. It is classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a grade 4 tumour, one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. Around 3,200 new cases are diagnosed each year in the UK. Globally, the incidence is around 3.2 to 4.2 cases per 100,000 people, giving around 150,000 new cases each year.

What is immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. In this, the body's natural immunity is increased to eliminate the tumor. 

Potential benefits of immunotherapy

There are challenges to using immunotherapy effectively. But glioblastoma tumors tend to have a variety of mutations, making them hard to target. Recent trials have shown that immunotherapy can be safely injected into the cerebrospinal fluid, and researchers are working on ways to make it more effective.

Can become a great treatment in the future

Research in the field of immunotherapy for glioblastoma is rapidly evolving. Although there is currently no approved clinically available immunotherapy for it, researchers are working in this direction. 

Expert opinion

Cardiff University researcher Matthew Clement said that he is working on developing immunotherapy to treat this disease. His effort is to bypass the barriers that prevent the treatment from reaching the tumor.

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