Does the immune system fight cancer?
My uncle is currently undergoing cancer treatment, and I'm trying to learn more about the disease. I was reading about immunity; does our immune system actually fight cancer cells, or is it not strong enough?
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7 months ago
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Yes, our natural defense system works silently every day to destroy abnormal cells before they grow. Over the years, I have seen that keeping a calm mind and eating simple, clean food keeps this immunity strong as we age.
4 months ago
It does fight abnormal cells daily. However, chronic conditions like uncontrolled diabetes can weaken the immune response over time, so it is highly important to keep our sugar levels in check to help our body protect itself.
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7 months ago
Absolutely, our T-cells are constantly patrolling and attacking bad cells. Modern immunotherapy treatments actually work by training our own immune system to spot and fight cancer cells more effectively. It is amazing science!
7 months ago
Our immune cells are like the security guards of our body, always on high alert kicking out bad guys. Just make sure you feed them well with good food and proper sleep so they don't doze off on duty!
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6 months ago
Yes, the immune system is our first line of defense. When my aunt was going through treatment, the doctors focused heavily on her nutrition and sleep to keep her immunity high so her body could assist in the recovery process.