Your immune system is one of your body’s most powerful weapons in the fight against cancer, yet it is often overlooked in discussions about prevention, treatment, and recovery. Your Immune System and Cancer is a clear, accessible, and compassionate guide that empowers patients, survivors, and caregivers to understand and support this vital system during and after a cancer diagnosis.

Drawing on decades of experience as an immunologist, Dr. Shara Cohen breaks down complex science into simple terms, explaining how the immune system detects cancer cells, how some cancers manage to hide or suppress immune defences, and how modern therapies—such as immunotherapy and vaccines—harness the body’s natural defences in the battle against cancer.

This book goes beyond medical treatments to explore lifestyle factors that can strengthen or weaken the immune system, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, and emotional wellbeing. It also addresses the impact of conventional cancer treatments—like chemotherapy and radiotherapy—on immune health, providing practical tips for maintaining resilience and reducing the risk of infection.

Written with empathy and respect, Your Immune System and Cancer offers hope, understanding, and actionable advice to help patients and caregivers navigate the cancer journey with confidence.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the powerful connection between cancer and immunity, this guide is your essential companion to understanding—and supporting—your body’s natural defences.