The length of immunotherapy depends on what you\u2019re asking about\u2014an individual treatment session or the full course of care. A single immunotherapy infusion usually takes 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on the medication. However, a full course of immunotherapy typically lasts 1 to 2 years, though some patients may stop earlier or continue longer depending on how well the treatment works and how well it\u2019s tolerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The length of each session can vary based on the type of immunotherapy, the dose, and your treatment center\u2019s protocols. In general:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your first session may take longer because of additional preparation, monitoring, and observation for side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about immunotherapy treatments: Immunotherapy for Cancer \u2014 National Cancer Institute<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The total duration of immunotherapy depends on your cancer type, treatment plan, and how your body responds. Common scenarios include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u7c7b\u578b<\/strong><\/td> Common Examples<\/strong><\/td> Typical Session Length<\/strong><\/td> \u9891\u7387<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1\/PD-L1)<\/td> Keytruda\u00ae, Opdivo\u00ae, Tecentriq\u00ae<\/td> 30\u201390 minutes<\/td> \u6bcf 2-6 \u5468<\/td><\/tr> CTLA-4 Inhibitors<\/td> Yervoy\u00ae (ipilimumab)<\/td> ~90 minutes<\/td> \u6bcf 3 \u5468<\/td><\/tr> \u57fa\u4e8e\u7ec6\u80de\u56e0\u5b50\u7684\u7597\u6cd5<\/td> Interleukin-2 (IL-2)<\/td> Several hours<\/td> Every ~8 hrs (inpatient)<\/td><\/tr> CAR-T\u7ec6\u80de\u7597\u6cd5<\/td> Kymriah\u00ae, Yescarta\u00ae<\/td> One-time infusion (30\u201360 min)<\/td> One-time<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How Long Does a Full Course of Immunotherapy Take?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n