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As scientists train the immune system to fight cancer, others look to combat costs

  • Written by Ian Haydon, Doctoral Student in Biochemistry, University of Washington
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Poison, radiation or surgery.

For decades now, these have been the only weapons available in the war against cancer. But everyone who has known cancer up close – patients, their loved ones and physicians – has longed for a better way.

Immunotherapy is emerging as the so-called fourth pillar of cancer therapy, alongside chemotherapy,...

Read more: As scientists train the immune system to fight cancer, others look to combat costs

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