Chemoresistance
Chemoresistance refers to the ability of cancer cells to withstand the effects of chemotherapy drugs that are designed to kill them. While these drugs aim to destroy cancer cells, some can adapt or develop mechanisms to survive and continue growing. This makes treatment less effective and can lead to cancer recurrence. Factors contributing to chemoresistance include genetic mutations in the cancer cells, the ability to repair damage caused by the drugs, and changes in the tumor environment. Understanding chemoresistance is crucial for developing better treatments and improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy.
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Chemoresistance refers to the ability of cancer cells to resist the effects of chemotherapy, which is a common treatment used to kill or slow down the growth of cancer. This can happen for various reasons, such as genetic changes in the cancer cells that allow them to survive despite the drugs, or the cancer cells finding ways to pump out the drugs before they can work. As a result, treatments that initially seemed effective may become less so over time, making it challenging to manage the disease and often leading to the exploration of alternative therapies.