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There isn't a visible imune response to cancer, so it might not even attack them. I'm not sure, but if I had to take a guess I'd say it was because cancer cells are taken as normal cells, according to the imune system. Anyway, I remind you, this isn't based on anything, just my general knowledge.
Edit: Besides this, there might be also more possible explanations: The imune response is centered at lymph vessels and normally, to kill a virus, leukocytes take the virus to the vessels. Since cancer cells can't change place, they can't be taken there. More, according to my father, they are too many to be killed easily.
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∙ 9y agoWhite blood cells do not kill cancer. If it were that simple, nobody would have it.
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How do cancer cells kill an organism?
Cancer kills an organism by destroying the red blood cells.
What are the cells called that police the body in blood and lymph to kill cancer cells and virus infected body cells?
White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are called?
Which blood cells kill the infected blood cells in the bodys?
-White blood cells White blood cells are like policemen in bloodstream. They are constantly on patrol for infected cells. (Yes; they usually eat them -aka kill them.)
What do white blood cells make?
White Blood Cells make a chemical called Interferon, which white blood cells use to kill bacteria and germs.
Why do some cancer medications sometimes weaken the immune system of cancer patients?
The radiation kills bone marrow, where both red and white blood cells are made. The white blood cells produce most of the immune system, with fewer white blood cells the immune system weakens.
What cells in the body kill infections?
white blood cells
What does white blood cells in puppies mean?
every living thing has white blood cells they kill viruses
Where on the the human body can kill microbes?
white blood cells in the blood
Does eating sugar kill white blood cells?
No
Why is my white blood counr low i have chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy goes through the body and destroys cells. Cancer cells are the weakest so they die first. The goal of chemo is to kill as many cancer cells as possible without killing the patient i.e. healthy cells. But unfortunately healthy cells die too. White blood cells are the first to go. Which is why they take your blood every week, to monitor your counts. There is a shot which can increase the white blood cell production rapidly so you can resume therapy without much break.
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
What blood cells kills bacteria?
You Must mean White blood cells. White blood cells kill bacteria by first engulfing them, this process i believe is called phagocytocis. They literally eat the bacteria and digest it.
