Interferon Therapy

Interferon therapy involves using special proteins called interferons to help the body fight certain diseases, especially some infections and cancers. Interferons are naturally produced by the immune system to signal and activate other immune cells. In therapy, synthetic or naturally derived interferons are given as medications to boost the body's defense mechanisms. This can help slow or stop the growth of cancer cells or improve the immune response against viruses such as hepatitis or multiple sclerosis. While effective, interferon therapy may cause side effects like flu-like symptoms, fatigue, or mood changes, and its use is carefully managed by healthcare providers.