Expert Video - Why might TIL therapy not be recommended for me?
Dr. Rekha Chaudhary, a medical hematologist-oncologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati, explains that tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy is an intensive process and may not be recommended for every patient. Your doctor will determine if you are healthy enough to undergo this treatment. Talk to your doctor about whether TIL therapy could be an option for you.
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Animation - TIL Cell Therapy for Melanoma
Slide Show - TIL Cell Therapy for Melanoma
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Who is eligible for TIL therapy? What are the criteria?
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Why is TIL therapy effective to treat melanoma?
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What happens to my tumor sample after the biopsy?
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Why do I need chemotherapy to prepare for the TIL therapy?
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What side effects can I expect after receiving chemotherapy to prepare for the TIL infusion?
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What side effects can I expect after the TIL cells are infused back into me?
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How will I know if my melanoma has responded to TIL therapy?
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Why might TIL therapy not be recommended for me?
