New Study Suggests Severe COVID Infection May Help Shrink Cancer
A new study suggests that severe COVID infection may help shrink cancer by inducing special monocytes that can fight cancer cells. This offers a potential new approach to cancer treatment that doesn't rely on T cells. Clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings in humans.
Key Points
- Induced monocytes with anti-cancer properties shrink tumors in mice
- Provides a way to kill tumors independent of T cells
- Opens up possibilities for new drugs and vaccines to stimulate cancer-fighting monocytes
Pros
- Potential new approach to cancer treatment
- Offers hope for patients who don't respond to traditional immunotherapy
- Induces special monocytes that can fight cancer cells
Cons
- Study conducted in mice, clinical trials needed for human confirmation
- Seeking out COVID infection is dangerous and not recommended