In health our immune system provides us with natural defence mechanisms, which keep the body safe from harm. Although this can be seen clearly every day by how our bodies react to infection or injury, the real work begins at cell level.

In health, all body cells are organised to do specific jobs and are capable of making duplicate copies of themselves over and over again by repairing damaged cells or growing new cells as they are needed.

Over recent years, cancer experts have studied how cancer cells are affected by the body’s immune system and have discovered that by manipulating certain biological chemicals or hormones, which naturally occur within the body, they can reduce the likelihood of cancer spread.  Biochemical treatment can be prescribed for a number of difficult cancers.

If your cancer specialist considers this type of treatment for you, he/she will explain the effect and possible side effects before treatment begins. It is important that you understand the treatment offered by asking questions and clarify issue important to you.

In this way you can play an active, well-informed role in your treatment.