title: Understanding allergy and cancer risk:   what are the barriers?
abstract: Evidence suggests that allergic immune responses can protect against some types of cancer. What are the possible underlying mechanisms, and can allergic reactions be harnessed for anticancer therapy?
authors: Esther
authors: E
authors: Hoste
authors: Sara
authors: S
authors: Cipolat
authors: Fiona M
authors: FM
authors: Watt
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D007167:Immunotherapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D065840:Protective Factors