Immunotherapy

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The tiny particles that made prostate cancer vulnerable

Prostate cancer has a frustrating ability to shut out an immune attack, limiting the power of immunotherapy. But scientists found a way to change the tumor itself — and in early results, the combination made the tumors disappear.

Carolyn Gretton

The simple supplement that retrained immune cells to fight cancer

Researchers found a way to retrain cells deep inside the bone marrow, helping the body produce stronger cancer-fighting cells. The surprising catalyst behind this remarkable discovery? A simple food-grade supplement.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

This eye vitamin wages war on cancer

Zeaxanthin is best known for supporting eye health. But what it does for our eyes is just the tip of the iceberg. Scientists show how zeaxanthin can be a powerful ally in the fight against some of the most dangerous cancers…

Carolyn Gretton

The eye vitamin joining the fight against cancer

Zeaxanthin has long been associated with good eye health. But there’s a lot more to this inexpensive, widely available nutrient. Research indicates it may soon be used alongside advanced cancer immunotherapy treatments…

Carolyn Gretton

Immune system underactive? T cell burnout may be why

If you seem to catch whatever bug is going around, your T cells may be exhausted. This type of exhaustion isn’t something a quick nap can fix, but researchers are exploring exactly why it occurs, revealing big clues about what to do about it.

Joyce Hollman

Vitamin D levels bolster skin cancer treatment

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, cancer drugs that take the brakes off the natural immune response so T cells can anihilate cancer cells, are especially effective against melanoma, when caught early. But a new finding says vitamin D levels play into how effective the immunotherapy can be…