Immunotherapy is a promising, new field of breast cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. There are many types of immunotherapy under study, including the use of vaccines.
Vaccines
Like vaccines that protect against the flu or measles, cancer vaccines are designed to build up the body's immunity against disease. Cancer vaccines may be 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 [157]. Clinical trials of vaccines for breast cancer are underway.
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Updated 05/20/11
