Development of a "cancer vaccine" is difficult at least in part because there are so many mechanisms by which cancer cells can evade the immune response.

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Cancer cells can employ various mechanisms to evade the immune system, such as altering the expression of surface molecules to avoid detection, secreting immunosuppressive substances, and inducing tolerance in immune cells, making the development of a universal cancer vaccine challenging.

Development of a "Cancer Vaccine" Is Difficult at Least in Part