Day 1: Injection Day
The treatment is given via an injection — usually in under 15 minutes. Most adverse reactions happen within the first few minutes to hours after receiving treatment, but they can less commonly occur days or weeks after the injection. Ask your doctor what signs could mean an adverse reaction and how best to contact your care team if you experience one.
Week 2 or 3
You may receive another injection, depending on the medication and how frequently your doctor recommends taking it.
Week 4 or 6
You may receive another injection at the start of week 3 (day 15) or week 6 (day 36).
Months 3–4
You’ll likely continue on a three- to six-week treatment schedule. During each visit, you’ll talk to your doctor and may complete more blood work and other tests to see how well the treatment is working and whether you should continue.
Months 4+
Each person’s immunotherapy journey looks different. Immunotherapy can take months to produce
a measurable response, so your care team will determine a monitoring schedule based on your health status.
