Anti-Angiogenic Therapies

Anti-angiogenic therapies are treatments that block the formation of new blood vessels in tumors. Tumors need blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients for growth. By inhibiting these vessels' development, the therapy essentially starves the tumor, slowing or stopping its growth. These treatments often target specific molecules, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which promotes blood vessel formation. Anti-angiogenic therapies are used in cancers like colon, lung, and kidney cancer to improve outcomes and sometimes enhance the effectiveness of other treatments like chemotherapy.