Anti-cancer stem cell therapies

Anti-cancer stem cell therapies target the small, resilient cells within tumors called cancer stem cells, which can drive tumor growth and cause recurrence after treatment. These therapies aim to eliminate or disable these cells, preventing the cancer from regrowing. Strategies include drugs that specifically target the unique markers or signals of cancer stem cells, immune therapies that enhance the body's ability to attack them, and treatments that block their ability to self-renew and survive. By focusing on these root cells, anti-cancer stem cell therapies seek to improve long-term outcomes and reduce relapse rates.