Research Progress on the Mechanism of Anti-Tumor Immune Response Induced by Alternating Electric fields

Cancer is a deadly disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Many treatments have been developed to fight cancer, but they often have serious side effects or limited effectiveness. A new technology uses electric fields to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. Researchers have found that alternating electric field not only kill cancer cells directly, but also activate the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. This is important because the immune system can recognize and destroy cancer cells that escape other treatments. This review summarizes the current knowledge on this topic and discusses the potential benefits and challenges of combining alternating electric field with other therapies that boost the immune system.