Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

This_is_a_monkey t1_jc6y4o9 wrote

Reply to comment by Fixing_The_World in Cancer researchers show introducing bacteria to a tumour’s microenvironment creates a state of acute inflammation that triggers the immune system’s primary responder cells to attack rather than protect a tumour. by unswsydney

I remember years ago reading an account of a monk who had a tumour on his leg that grew so large it burst through the skin and became infected. Then his immune system destroyed the infection along with the tumour. Was very interesting.

128

AuntGaylesFannyPack t1_jc8fhiz wrote

Any chance you remember his name?

10

This_is_a_monkey t1_jc8vav8 wrote

I don't sorry. It was honestly like ten years ago and it was an anecdotal account that seemed interesting but not significant at the time.

8