This isn’t new hype. Soon-Shiong explains that NK cells are our immune system’s first responders, hunting down dangerous cells—virally infected ones or early-stage cancerous cells—without needing reprogramming.
What’s groundbreaking is that we now know how to activate and supercharge them. Tested treatments are waking up NK cells (and T-cells), retraining medicine to work with the body’s own defences instead of wiping them out. Soon-Shiong calls it a “triangle offence”—turbocharging NK cells, killer T-cells, and memory T-cells together.
The takeaway? Cancer treatment doesn't have to mean brutal radiation or chemo that demolishes your immune system. We have an internal army—and it's time we let it do its job.
This is a massive shift from the one-size-fits-all treatment model. If you’re curious, check out the full interview below.
👉 In short: Your body has the tools. We just need to know how to turn them on.
Disclaimer: This is super promising—but still early days. Don’t expect results tomorrow. Talk to your doctor about any new therapies.
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