Killing Tumors with Dead Bacteria

The idea is to inject dead bacteria into a tumor. The body's immune system attacks the bacteria and as a side effect it also attacks the cancer cells. Once the system is sensitized to the cancer, it begins attacking it wherever it is found in the body. This would kill the tumor as well as any metastasized cells.

"The best things about this new treatment are that it requires few dosages, is simple to administer, and has low side effects,” adds Fahrer. "It is also extremely low cost. We are looking at around $20 a dose, whereas the cost of other immunotherapies can run to $40,000. This makes the treatment accessible for patients in developing countries."