Tumor Vaccines

Tumor vaccines are treatments designed to help the immune system recognize and fight cancer cells. They work by introducing specific cancer-related substances, called antigens, to stimulate the body's immune defenses. This helps the immune system identify and destroy cancer cells more effectively, aiming to prevent the cancer from growing or coming back. Some vaccines are preventative, like those for viruses linked to cancer, while others are therapeutic, used after diagnosing cancer to boost treatment response. Overall, tumor vaccines are an innovative approach to harnessing the body’s immune system for cancer therapy.