Cell therapy: The evolution of the ‘living drug’
For decades, researchers have been exploring ways to harness the power of the immune system to treat cancer. One breakthrough is cell therapy, often called 'living drugs.' This is a form of immunotherapy that uses immune cells from a patient or a healthy donor. With advanced engineering techniques, scientists enhance these cells to recognize better and attack cancer.
“During the late 1980s and 1990s, cancer researchers started...
Personalized treatment helps retired physician overcome dual cancer diagnoses
As a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, Steve Meltzer traveled past MD Anderson many times. However, he never thought he would...