How bacterial vaccines are changing cancer care in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How bacterial vaccines are changing cancer care in India

India Today  

Scientists are constantly working on providing better, safer and more effective vaccines, especially for cancer treatment. Dr Pooja Babbar, Consultant, Medical Oncology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, highlights the effectiveness of bacteria in cancer care, noting how they not only prevent but also help treat certain cancers. In cancer treatment, bacterial vaccines are used to enhance the body's immune response against tumour cells. "Research shows adenoviruses carrying genes like Interferon gamma trigger white cell responses to destroy cancer cells," Dr Babbar noted. Since bacterial vaccines are advancing in cancer treatment, Dr Babbar highlighted how they can enhance local immune activity against cancer cells.

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