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The human body is uniformly, both by specialists and patients, regarded as a machine too weak to fight cancer. But this is a misconception. First, without our immune system we would be over-whelmed by cancer cells within short term. Second, even in cases of late stage disease so-called spontaneous regressions and cures can happen. Spontaneous regressions are listed, but not explained in the scientific literature until today. A careful look on case studies reveals that a majority of cases happened after a hefty feverish infection. Third, several epidemiologic studies show that a personal history with feverish infections reduces the likelihood to develop cancer later considerably. This essay investigates whether and how bacterial and viral infections and substances produced by pathogens could be used to treat and prevent cancer. _____________________ Media "Viruses and bacteria boost anti-cancer activity." New Scientist "Modern immunology plus historic experiments suggest a better way to gear up the human immune system to battle malignant disease" American Scientist "By applying PAMP to a cancer patient the immune system might get a strong activation. This hypothesis is not esoteric." Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung "Experiencing diverse infections throughout life seems to provide some protection from cancer. On top, infections after cancer surgery improve treatment success." GEO "His conclusions are medical flint. We have to face the question whether we should vaccinate each and every childhood disease, whether we should treat each mild infection by antibiotics and anti-pyretics." Frankfurter Neue Presse "There are many indications that the human immune system - with the help of fever - can tackle cancer cells better." MDR-TV