Question

After enduring the stress of a flood that destroyed her home and most of her possessions, Ashley's cancer began spreading more rapidly. This may have been due, in part, to her _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

reduced NK cell count.

Explanation:

The tumoricidal capacity of the NKs is enhanced in vitro by certain interleukins, especially IL-2. The in vivo activity of the NKs is not yet fully known, but it has been observed that patients with low NK count are more susceptible to certain types of tumors, for example certain types of lymphomas. It is currently used in humans of IL-2 as a therapy against tumors, especially in kidney cancer.