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Fiza Ur Rehman1, Mansoor Al-Waeel2, Syeda Sohaila Naz3
1Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
American Journal of Cancer Research
|December 9, 2020
Summary
Cancer treatments are advancing with natural therapies, immunotherapy, and targeted techniques. These innovations aim to improve patient outcomes, reduce side effects, and prevent cancer recurrence, enhancing survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Cancer Research
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Cancer is a leading global cause of death with significant economic impact.
- Treatment challenges include adverse effects, drug resistance, and tumor relapse.
- Despite challenges, cancer survival rates have improved due to treatment advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in cancer treatment strategies.
- To highlight therapies aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality.
- To discuss novel approaches in cancer prevention and management.
Main Methods:
- Review of natural compounds with anticancer activity.
- Analysis of antibody-based therapies for various cancers.
- Examination of individualized immunotherapy and its personalized approach.
- Assessment of anti-neoangiogenesis and cancer stem cell targeting.
- Evaluation of hyperthermia, photodynamic therapy, and cancer vaccination.
Main Results:
- Natural agents offer cheaper, bioactive alternatives in chemotherapy.
- Antibody therapy is effective for hematological and solid tumors.
- Immunotherapy provides precise, patient-specific treatment regimens.
- Targeted techniques like anti-neoangiogenesis and stem cell therapy reduce recurrence.
- Hyperthermia, photodynamic therapy, and vaccination improve survival rates.
Conclusions:
- Cancer treatment is evolving towards more targeted, personalized, and less toxic approaches.
- Recent advancements significantly improve survival rates and reduce cancer recurrence.
- The integration of diverse therapeutic strategies offers a promising future for cancer care.
Keywords:
Anticancer therapeuticscancer targetingconventional and non-conventional chemotherapyhyperthermia treatmentmonoclonal antibodies (mAb’s)photodynamic therapy (PDT)More Related Videos
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