Some Forms of Cancer Cells Are Recognized as Foreign and Are

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Short Answer

Some forms of cancer cells are recognized as foreign and are attacked and killed by the immune system. How does this happen?

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Definitions:

Neuronal Axon

A Neuronal Axon is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that perform many functions including providing support and nutrients to neurons, and regulating neurotransmitter levels.

Nutrients

Substances that provide the necessary energy or materials for growth and life-sustaining processes in organisms.

Neurons

Specialized neurons in the nervous system that communicate information via electrical and chemical signals.