Can Infections Cure Cancer? Unlocking the Body's Ultimate Weapon

Send us Fan Mail Can an acute infection actually cure cancer? It sounds like a medical myth, but the phenomenon of spontaneous regression—where the body's immune system suddenly hunts down and eliminates malignant tumors—has been documented for centuries. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history and science behind this rare self-healing miracle. We trace the origins back to the 19th century when physicians discovered that infections like erysipelas could shrink tumors, leading to t...