cancer virotherapy

Cancer virotherapy uses specially designed viruses to target and destroy cancer cells. These viruses are modified to infect and replicate within tumor cells, causing them to burst and die. Importantly, they are engineered to spare healthy tissue and sometimes help activate the immune system to recognize and fight the cancer. This approach offers a promising alternative or complement to traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, aiming for targeted destruction of tumors with fewer side effects. Ongoing research continues to refine virus design and improve effectiveness in treating various cancers.