20 Mar 2021
Cancer Immunotherapy in the 21st Century: Types, Progress, and More
Immunotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that strengthens the body’s natural defenses against malignant diseases. It uses substances that either the body or medical lab technicians created to improve how the immune system locates and destroys cancer cells.
How the Immune System Fights Cancer
The immune system has complex functions that allow the body to fight diseases and infections. This process involves the organs, proteins, and cells. Cancer is an unpredictable illness that can penetrate the immune system’s defenses, allowing cancer cells to grow and divide.