Cancer, a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many, remains a formidable challenge in the realm of medicine. However, in our ongoing battle against this relentless disease, scientists and healthcare professionals have developed a wide array of medications to combat different types of cancer. These anticancer medicines come in different types and workContinue reading “A Comprehensive Classification of Anti-Cancer Drugs: Understanding Mechanisms and Applications”
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Comparing Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted Therapy: Approaches to Cancer Treatment
Immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy are the three main types of cancer treatment. Each has specific outcomes, goals, and methods. Chemotherapy is a treatment that gets rid of rapidly spreading cancer cells. The immune system uses the strength of the immune markers to combat cancer. Targeted treatment plans to target a variety of proteins inContinue reading “Comparing Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted Therapy: Approaches to Cancer Treatment”
Role of chemotherapy drugs in metastatic breast cancer treatment
Chemotherapy drugs play a crucial role in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, which is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes. Chemotherapy treatment aims to control the growth and spread of cancer cells, relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and potentially extend survival.Continue reading “Role of chemotherapy drugs in metastatic breast cancer treatment”
Use of Protein Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of NSCLC
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a type of lung cancer that accounts for about 85-90% of all cases of lung cancer. It can be difficult to treat, and often requires aggressive treatment. One of the treatments used for NSCLC is the use of protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs). PKIs are a type of drug thatContinue reading “Use of Protein Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of NSCLC”
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