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Immunotherapy for kidney cancer

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that helps your immune system fight kidney cancer. It helps your immune system recognise and attack cancer cells more effectively.

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Understanding the treatment

Immunotherapy is used for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer, alone or in combination with targeted therapy.

Your doctor will discuss if this treatment is right for you based on your health, the size and location of the cancer, and whether it has spread to other parts of your body.

This chapter contains general information about immunotherapy for kidney cancer. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider for guidance on your individual medical situation.

Last updated: September 2025

Reviewed by: 

  • Ms. Claudia Ungarelli (Patient Office EPAG)
  • Dr. Gaëlle Margue (YAU Working Group on Renal Cell Carcinoma)

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