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S11·E5 Your Body Killed Cancer 5 Minutes Ago

Core Aired May 9, 2023 9 min
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Synopsis

Somewhere in your body, your immune system just quietly killed one of your own cells, stopping it from becoming cancer, and saving your life. It does that all the time. The vast majority of cancer cells you develop will be killed without you ever noticing. Which is an incredibly hard job because of what cancer cells are: parts of yourself that start to behave as individuals even if it hurts you. What is cancer and how does your body kill it all the time?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 11 Episode 5 of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell air?

Season 11, Episode 5 ('Your Body Killed Cancer 5 Minutes Ago') originally aired on May 9, 2023.

How long is Season 11 Episode 5 ('Your Body Killed Cancer 5 Minutes Ago')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 9 minutes.

What happens in Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell Season 11 Episode 5?

Somewhere in your body, your immune system just quietly killed one of your own cells, stopping it from becoming cancer, and saving your life. It does that all the time. The vast majority of cancer cells you develop will be killed without you ever noticing. Which is an incredibly hard job because of ...

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