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The Promise and Limits of Cancer Immunotherapy - TED

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TEDMED Courses Oncology Courses Cancer Treatment Courses Immune System Courses B cells Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the current state and future potential of cancer immunotherapy in this 16-minute TED talk by pioneering oncologist Lennie Sender. Gain insights into the immune system's role in disease prevention, the realities of immunotherapy treatments, and their effectiveness against various cancer types. Discover the complexities of cancer care, including topics such as aplastic anemia, graft vs. host disease, T cells, cancer immune editing, and checkpoint inhibitors. Learn about innovative approaches like CAR T-cell therapy and B-cell treatments, while understanding the challenges and costs associated with these cutting-edge solutions. Evaluate the promise and limitations of immunotherapy in cancer treatment through this expert's balanced perspective on its current applications and future possibilities.

Syllabus

Introduction
The age of foolishness
Financial news
Human oncology
Immune system
Bottom line
Aplastic Anemia
The Big Question
Graft vs Host Disease
T Cell
T Cell Deplete
Cancer immune editing
Jim Allison
Is this excitement warranted
The more we learn about the immune system
Systems approach
New molecules
Checkpoint inhibitors
Can we use new molecules
Car T cells
B cells
No cheap solutions
Conclusion


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