In the near future, the cancer will be transformed into a chronic form
The life expectancy of cancer patients today, boosted by immunotherapy, forcing the immune system to attack the cancer cells, the scientists said.
"In the past (40 years ago), five years after cancer treatment survived only 35 percent of patients, and today - 60-65 percent. We need to maintain the viability of the patient, rather than look for a vaccine against the disease, "- said the head of the laboratory of molecular pathology and cell imaging at the University of British Columbia Mads Daugor.
Already today it is possible to treat even cancer with metastases. Such people can live for many years to obtain the necessary treatment. However, the problem until its high cost.
"In the past (40 years ago), five years after cancer treatment survived only 35 percent of patients, and today - 60-65 percent. We need to maintain the viability of the patient, rather than look for a vaccine against the disease, "- said the head of the laboratory of molecular pathology and cell imaging at the University of British Columbia Mads Daugor.
Already today it is possible to treat even cancer with metastases. Such people can live for many years to obtain the necessary treatment. However, the problem until its high cost.