
About this episode
Enhance your understanding of the complex immune system and learn about immunodeficiency and cancer in this episode of Immunology 101.
Sometimes our immune system misbehaves and fails to recognize and fight off infections. We'll delve into the topic of Immune deficiency disorders. We'll cover the genetics of immune system disorders, the challenges in diagnosis, and available treatments. We'll explore the role of the immune system in cancer and how to identify deficient immune systems through screening and laboratory testing.
Join Dr. Kara Wada towards becoming immune confident and understanding the intricacies of our immune system.
SUMMARY
- Genetics of Immune System Disorders
- Challenges in Diagnosis of Primary Immunodeficiency
- Overview of Immunodeficiency Disorders
- Identifying Deficient Immune Systems
- Screening and Laboratory Testing
- Immunodeficiency Treatments
- The Immune Systems Role in Cancer
- Cancer Diagnosis
- Cancer Treatments: Radiation Surgery and Chemotherapy
- Coming Up Next Week: Dysbiosis and Alterations in our Metabolism
ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.
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