The article “autoimmune diseases stopped in mice” refers to medication that suppresses the immune system. why does this medication increase the risk of certain cancers?

The correct answer is - it makes the immune system week to detect cancerous cells.

Explanation:

The autoimmune disease is taking place when the immune system works against cells of the body itself. To stooping such diseases immunosuppressive medications are provided to the patient.

These treatments suppress the immune system which stops its function. The immune system becomes less able to detect and destroy the cancerous cells.

Thus, the correct answer is - it makes the immune system week to detect cancerous cells.