Immunotherapy is a new and promising field of breast cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. There are many different types of immunotherapy currently being studied, including the use of vaccines.
Vaccines
Just like vaccines that protect against the flu or measles, cancer vaccines are designed to build up the body's immunity against disease. Cancer vaccines are generally made up of dead cancer cells, or parts of cancer cells. These cells stimulate the body's natural defenses, helping it to attack and kill cancer cells. Still in early stages of development, cancer vaccines could one day be used to treat early breast cancer [120]. Clinical trials of vaccines for breast cancer are underway.
Updated 08/26/09
