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The Autoimmune Nature of Cancer¹

The Institute for Medical Research, San Jose, California 95128

Four different kinds of data from the 3-methylcholanthrene-induced sarcoma system of the mouse show that the immune system stimulates oncogenesis; i.e., the presence of a tumor-specific immune reaction is a positive aid to tumor development. It seems proper, therefore, to consider cancer, at least in part, an autoimmune disease.

¹ Supported by Grant CA 31837 from the NIH.

² Present address: Department of Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.

Received 12/ 6/84. Revised 10/17/86. Accepted 12/ 3/86.

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