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The Revival of Cancer Immunotherapy

An old idea for treating cancer is yielding impressive results on cancer patients—and lots of attention from drug companies.

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The immune system can be a powerful ally for doctors, but they must tread carefully. “We know the immune system is capable of killing any cell. If we aren’t careful, we could trigger systemic autoimmune disease of major consequences,” says Perlmutter. “We have to take advantage of the enormous potential of immune recognition and response and at same time leave ourselves in a position where we can control that activity,” he says.

Quoted from MIT publication Technology Review.