Expert Video - What side effects can I expect after receiving chemotherapy to prepare for the TIL infusion?
Dr. Rekha Chaudhary, a medical hematologist-oncologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati, describes the side effects that may occur after receiving chemotherapy to prepare for the tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) infusion. The side effects may include nausea, low cell counts, and infections.
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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?
