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World J Clin Oncol. Mar 24, 2024; 15(3): 378-380
Published online Mar 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i3.378
Approaches and challenges in cancer immunotherapy pathways
Maria Kapritsou
Maria Kapritsou, Pathological Sector, Hellenic Anticancer Institute, "Saint Savvas" Hospital, Athens 11522, Greece
Author contributions: Kapritsou M wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Maria Kapritsou, MSc, MSHCM, PhD, RN, Chief Nurse, Pathological Sector, Hellenic Anticancer Institute, "Saint Savvas" Hospital, Av Alexandras 171, Athens 11522, Greece. mariakaprit@gmail.com
Received: December 16, 2023
Peer-review started: December 16, 2023
First decision: January 10, 2024
Revised: January 23, 2024
Accepted: February 23, 2024
Article in press: February 23, 2024
Published online: March 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Immunotherapy has emerged as a potent treatment for specific cancer types, which evokes enduring reactions and sometimes even induces remission. Nevertheless, the efficiency of this method relies both on the type of malignancy involved and individual patient traits. Additionally, it is administered in tandem with surgical interventions or chemotherapy/radiation regimens. It holds promise but could not act as a panacea; ongoing studies focus on enhancing its efficacy levels while comprehending underlying mechanisms more precisely.