Monday, February 9, 2009

the battle continues...

With all the technology, research and money invested in the study of cancer, many wonder why the cures have not been found? Medical professionals have emphasized early detection as the best possible way to fight cancer, but with some cancers not showing any signs or symptoms until the later stages- early detection is not always the answer.

The on-going battle against cancer has come to a new, hopefully ground-breaking chapter. Developments categorized as immunotherapy, train the body to recognize cancerous cells that pose a threat to the body and immediately cause the immune system to react. This approach is said to spare patients during the chemotherapy process.

Researchers at Harvard University have found a way use immunotherapy by inserting a polymer (compound of molecules) implant inside the body to train the cells and trigger the immune system.


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