What is the difference between immunotherapy and chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy attacks cancer cells directly by stopping their growth and spread. Chemotherapy can also affect healthy or normal cells. This can cause side effects like hair loss, mouth sores, or nausea.

Chemotherapy and immunotherapy often have different side effects because they work in different ways. Immunotherapy can also affect normal cells and cause immune-related side effects. This guide will teach you more about these side effects, and how you can work with your healthcare team to manage them.