The Anonymous Widower

Fighting Cancer With A Trojan Horse

I like this report on the BBC web site. In brief the new therapy can be described like this.

The team hid cancer killing viruses inside the immune system in order to sneak them into a tumour.

Once inside, tens of thousands of viruses were released to kill the cancerous cells.

It certainly gives hope to cancer sufferers. Obviously, it has to be proven in humans, although as the study showed, it worked well in mice with prostate cancer.

I do think though, that we underestimate the value of the immune system in fighting cancer. Research has shown for instance, that those who eat their five portions of fruit and veg each day, have a better record against cancer, as do coeliacs, who stick to the gluten-free diet.

I also know of two people, one of whom was my son, who perhaps were not too sensible with their habits, who were thought by their respective families to be coeliacs. Both died of aggressive cancers.

I know two cases  doesn’t prove a theory, but I do feel that as we learn more about the immune system and treatments such as this Trojan horse method, we will start to win the fight against cancer.

On the other hand, I totally despair as I pass the pub next door and see the smokers up to six deep on the pavement.

December 23, 2012 - Posted by AnonW | Food, Health | Cancer, Coeliac/Gluten-Free, Smoking