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How is Immuno-Oncology different from other types of cancer treatment? cancer cells Immuno-Oncology uses drugs called cancer immunotherapies to activate cells of your immune system that attack cancer cells, but it might also harm healthy cells. activate your immune cells attack healthy cells cancer cells Targeted therapy uses drugs to attack cancer cells more specifically than chemotherapy. Still, targeted therapy might damage healthy cells. attack healthy cells cancer cells Radiation therapy uses beams of intense energy to target the cancer site. Even with careful planning, this therapy can still hurt healthy cells. healthy cells cancer cells Chemotherapy uses drugs to attack rapidly dividing cells, like cancer cells. However, it might also injure healthy cells that are rapidly dividing. attack attack healthy cells immunooncology.com How Does Immunotherapy Work? Your immune system can protect you by fighting cancer cells. This keeps your body in balance. healthy cells Ask your healthcare provider to draw on this sheet to show you where the cancer is in your body. cancer cells your body Sometimes, cancer cells can escape the immune system. Cancer cells that are still in the body can continue to grow. This throws off your body’s balance. healthy cells cancer cells your body and cancer Immunotherapies can help restore your immune system’s ability to find and fight cancer cells. cancer cells healthy cells your body, cancer, and immunotherapy IOUS1601727-01-01 04/16 immunooncology.com Immunotherapy is another option for some people living with cancer. It is not right for everyone. Discuss with your healthcare team to see if immunotherapy is right for you. © 2016 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. All rights reserved.