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How is immunotherapy different from chemotherapy?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 17 Mar 2026
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Immunotherapy works by strengthening the body’s immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells, while chemotherapy directly destroys rapidly dividing cells including cancer cells.

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