Autologous tumor cell

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Autologous Tumor Cell

Autologous tumor cell (pronunciation: au·tol·o·gous tu·mor cell) is a term used in oncology to describe a type of cancer treatment that uses a patient's own cancer cells to stimulate an immune response.

Etymology

The term 'autologous' is derived from the Greek words 'autos' meaning 'self' and 'logos' meaning 'study'. The term 'tumor cell' refers to an abnormal cell that forms a mass or lump in the body.

Definition

An autologous tumor cell is a cancer cell that has been removed from a patient's body, treated or modified in some way, and then reintroduced into the patient's body. The goal of this treatment is to stimulate the patient's immune system to recognize and attack the cancer cells.

Related Terms

  • Cancer Immunotherapy: A type of treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer.
  • Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
  • Immune System: The body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders.

Procedure

The procedure for creating an autologous tumor cell vaccine involves several steps. First, tumor cells are removed from the patient through a procedure known as a biopsy. These cells are then treated or modified in a laboratory to enhance their ability to stimulate an immune response. The treated cells are then reintroduced into the patient's body, usually through an injection.

Benefits and Risks

The main benefit of autologous tumor cell vaccines is that they are highly specific to the patient's individual cancer. Because the vaccine is made from the patient's own cells, there is also a lower risk of side effects compared to other forms of cancer treatment. However, this treatment is still in the experimental stages and more research is needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and safety.

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