The Battle Within: How Immunotherapy for Cancer Works

The immune system has an unmatched, irreplaceable role in identifying and eliminating foreign or abnormal tissue, including cancer cells. T Cells and B Cells are the primary life denominators involved in the immune response to cancer. T cells can recognize and attack cancer cells head-on, while B cells produce antibodies that bind to foreign substances to neutralize them.

However, cancer cells can evade immune system detection and destruction by hijacking normal mechanisms of immune checkpoint control. Fortunately, immunotherapy can boost the immune system response. This treatment option stimulates the body’s natural defense mechanism to attack malignant cells, either directly …read more