A Simple Explanation!
All of us have an immune system. When we have a cut, cold virus or other damage to our body then our immune system responds and fights the problem. It is normal for our cells to divide and multiply. However, if one our cells divides abnormally then cancer cells can develop. Because these cancer cells are part of our body, our immune system does not recognize them.
Immunology covers a range of possible cancer treatments (also known as biological therapy or biotherapy). These treatments target the cancer cells. Special drugs are being created that stimulate the T-cells (the good cells in our bodies) to find and attack tumors (cancerous cells). Vaccines are also being developed that have a similar effect.
Immunology drugs are reported by the medical profession as generally very effective and well tolerated by our bodies. Existing immunology drugs address relatively few types of cancer today. However, new drugs, approved by the FDA; in clinical trials; or available in other countries are in development.
At ImmunoDigest.com, we will provide information on successful patient case histories in the hope that the success of others will provide a path to a cure for our readers.