New era in the war on cancer: Revolutionary treatment that will save thousands hailed as 'biggest breakthrough since chemotherapy'

• Immunotherapy teaches body to attack cancer cells and destroy tumours
• The treatment will replace chemotherapy within five years, say researchers
• It is particularly effective against skin and lung cancer, experts believe
• Trial patients expected to only survive months went on to live normal lives

A cancer treatment that teaches the body to attack tumours will save the lives of tens of thousands of patients, researchers claim.

Experts believe it could be the biggest step forward since chemotherapy and could replace it within five years.

The treatment is particularly effective against some of the deadliest types of the disease including lung and skin cancer. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3105049/New-era-war-cancer-Revolutionary-treatment-save-thousands-hailed-biggest-breakthrough-chemotherapy.html