An Immune System Trained to Kill Cancer

Doctors removed a billion of his T-cells — a type of white blood cell that fights viruses and tumors — and gave them new genes that would program the cells to attack his cancer. Then the altered cells were dripped back into Mr. Ludwig’s veins.

"At first, nothing happened. But after 10 days, hell broke loose in his hospital room. He began shaking with chills. His temperature shot up. His blood pressure shot down. He became so ill that doctors moved him into intensive care and warned that he might die. His family gathered at the hospital, fearing the worst.

A few weeks later, the fevers were gone. And so was the leukemia."

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I started reading this article because I thought the title was a little redundant. "Of course the immune system is supposed to kill cancer!" But this was a fascinating look into genetic engineering and the possiblities that lie ahead for cancer patients.

Dr David Marcon
Work Smarter Not Harder!
Cincinnati, OH
www.drdavidmarcon.com