Cancer Therapeutics
Cancer therapeutics refers to treatments designed to target and eliminate cancer cells while minimizing harm to normal cells. These include surgery to remove tumors, radiation therapy that uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells, and chemotherapy, which employs drugs to stop the growth of cancer. Additionally, targeted therapies focus on specific characteristics of cancer cells, and immunotherapy helps the body’s immune system fight the disease. Each approach is chosen based on factors like the type of cancer, its stage, and the patient’s overall health, aiming for the best possible outcome.
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Cancer therapeutics refers to the various treatments used to combat cancer. These include surgery to remove tumors, radiation therapy that uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells, and chemotherapy, which employs drugs to target and destroy rapidly dividing cells. More recently, targeted therapies and immunotherapies have emerged, focusing on specific cancer cell characteristics or boosting the body's immune system to fight cancer. Each approach has its benefits and side effects, and treatment plans are tailored to each individual based on their specific type of cancer and overall health.