- Researchers warn about common drugs.
- These drugs can change immunotherapy results.
- Immunotherapy uses the immune system.
- It can avoid some chemotherapy harms.
- Some drugs make treatment less effective.
- Other drugs might help treatment work better.
- Doctors should record all patient drugs.
- Patients should ask about their medicines.
- Better records can help doctors decide.
Difficult words
- researcher — person who studies facts and dataResearchers
- immunotherapy — treatment that uses the immune system
- immune system — body parts that fight infections and disease
- chemotherapy — treatment with strong drugs to kill cancer
- record — write down information for later use
- effective — works well and gives good results
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Discussion questions
- Do you tell your doctor about all your medicines?
- Do you ask your doctor about your medicines?
- Do you keep a list or record of your medicines?
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