YERVOI 50MG/10ML INJECTION

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• YERVOI 50MG/10ML INJECTION is a specialized medicine designed to empower your body's own defense system – the immune system – to find and fight cancer cells. Think of your immune system like a police force, and cancer cells as invaders. Normally, there are certain 'checkpoints' or brakes within the immune system, like a protein called CTLA-4. These checkpoints help keep the immune system from becoming overactive and attacking healthy cells. However, in the case of cancer, these same checkpoints can prevent the immune system's key soldiers, called T cells, from effectively attacking the cancer. YERVOI 50MG/10ML INJECTION works by specifically targeting and blocking this CTLA-4 protein. By taking the brakes off the T cells, it unleashes their full potential, allowing them to become highly active, recognize the cancer cells as foreign invaders, and mount a stronger attack to destroy them. This enhanced immune response can lead to the shrinking of tumors and potentially help people with certain types of advanced cancer, particularly advanced melanoma, live longer and improve their quality of life. It's a way of using your body's natural power to fight the disease.

• YERVOI 50MG/10ML INJECTION is always given by a trained healthcare professional, usually in a hospital or clinic setting. It is administered directly into your vein through an intravenous (IV) infusion, which means it's slowly dripped into your bloodstream. Before the infusion, the medication is prepared as a liquid solution. The infusion process itself usually takes about 90 minutes to complete. Your specific dose of YERVOI will be carefully calculated by your doctor. This calculation takes into account several important factors, including your body weight, your overall health status, and the specific type and stage of the cancer being treated. The treatment is not a one-time event; it's typically given in treatment cycles. A cycle involves receiving the infusion(s) over a period of weeks or months, often with rest periods in between. Sticking to the scheduled treatment plan is very important. If you happen to miss a scheduled dose for any reason, it is crucial that you contact your healthcare team right away. They can advise you on the best course of action and whether the dose needs to be rescheduled or adjusted. Maintaining the correct timing and frequency of your YERVOI infusions is essential for the medication to work effectively and provide the best possible results in treating your cancer.