The Herp is emerging as an unexpected ally in the war against head and neck cancer. In a recent London hospital trial, the virus, in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, shrank down or destroyed tumors in most of the patients, as it’s sort of a cancer to cancer, killing cancer cells from the inside and bolstering the immune system.
Before those with a daunting diagnoses and a strong will to live start bringing home every stranger who looks like they might have a cold sore or plan a sprawling, protection-free orgy, they should know the Herp in question is genetically engineered with specific behaviors in mind, not your everyday, oh-my-god-will-anyone-ever-want-to-sleep-with-me-again? strain. If they still want to engage in the extreme and risky behavior they can, but… why?
