The Biggest Challenge in Medicine with Dr. Linda Malkas
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The Nature of Cancer and the Body's Defense Mechanisms
This chapter explores the nature of cancer and how it can be seen as the body turning on itself. It discusses the body's immune system and DNA repair systems, as well as the processes within our bodies that constantly damage our DNA. The chapter also discusses how cancer cells evade the immune system and the potential of using anti-viral treatments to target cancer.
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