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Immunotherapy offers new hope in the treatment of cancer from "summary" of The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Immunotherapy, a revolutionary approach in the fight against cancer, represents a new frontier in the battle against this insidious disease. By harnessing the body's own immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, immunotherapy offers a promising alternative to traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. The concept is simple yet profound: rather than attacking the tumor directly, immunotherapy works by bolstering the body's natural defenses to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. The idea of using the immune system to fight cancer is not entirely new, but recent advances in technology and research have propelled immunotherapy to the forefront of cancer treatment. Scientists have developed a variety of immunotherapy drugs that can activate the immune system, enabling it to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. These drugs work by targeting specific molecules on the surface of cancer cells...
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