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FAQ: How long does immunotherapy stay in your system?

This depends on what drugs were used during the treatment, but typically immunotherapy stays in the patient’s system anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. In some cases, it can even stay in your system for up to four months.

FAQ: How long does immunotherapy rash last?

One of the side effects of immunotherapy is breaking out in rashes. If this happens to you, you can expect the rash to disappear no later than a month after your treatment ends.

FAQ: How long does fatigue last after immunotherapy?

Fatigue is very common after immunotherapy and it can last for up to a year after the treatment has been completed. Afterward, the patient usually regains the energy levels they had before the treatment.

FAQ: How is immunotherapy administered?

Immunotherapy treatment can be administered intravenously (into the patient’s vein), via an injection, directly into a muscle, or under the skin. In some cases, the doctor will administer the immunotherapy directly to the body cavity where the tumor is.

FAQ: Does immunotherapy affect teeth?

People going through immunotherapy and other types of cancer treatment have been known to experience dental problems including gum disease, broken teeth, cavities and issues with fillings or crowns.

FAQ: Can I drive after immunotherapy?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, you can drive safely after your immunotherapy treatments.

FAQ: Can immunotherapy cause hair loss?

Unlike chemotherapy, immunotherapy very rarely causes hair loss. However, patients receiving Atezolizumab for immunotherapy treatment can sometimes experience hair loss and thinning.

FAQ: How is neuroblastoma treated?

Deciding what treatment to use for neuroblastoma will depend on several different factors, including the patient’s age and the stage of the cancer. The different treatment options for neuroblastoma include:

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