Immunoediting

Immunoediting is the process by which the immune system interacts with cancer cells, shaping their development. It involves three phases: elimination, where immune cells detect and destroy cancer cells; equilibrium, where some cancer cells survive but are kept in check; and escape, where certain cancer cells adapt and evade immune detection, potentially leading to tumor growth. This dynamic process influences whether cancer progresses or is controlled, highlighting the immune system's role not only in fighting disease but also unwittingly helping some cancers develop resistance.