QuickTake: Conquering Cancer With Immunotherapy

The video discusses the global impact of cancer, highlighting that 8.2 million people died from it in 2012, with 22 million new cases expected annually by the 2030s. It explores the potential of immunotherapy, a treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer, which could become a $35 billion market. Recent FDA approvals of immune therapies show promise, particularly in treating advanced melanoma and lung cancer. However, challenges remain, such as expanding treatment to solid tumors and the high costs involved. The video also covers the historical context of cancer treatment, from early observations to modern genomic medicine, and discusses the uncertainties and potential of these new therapies.

How did early observations in the 19th century contribute to the understanding of cancer treatment?

What are the limitations of current cancer immunotherapy treatments?