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Published on: September 19, 2025
Futuristic approach to cancer treatment
Deepti Malik1, Saniya Mahendiratta2, Harpinder Kaur2
1Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, India.
Abstract:
Cancer is becoming one of the deadliest disease in both developed as well as developing countries and continuous effort is being made to find innovative therapies for myriad types of cancers that afflict the human body. Therapeutic options for cancer have grown exponentially over the time but we are quite a way off from finding a magic bullet that can help cure cancer and based on the current evidence we may never find a catch all cure ever and it becomes crucial that we keep on innovating and find multiple ways to attack the menace of this dreaded disease. Many patients suffer recurrence of disease and require second-line or in some cases more than two lines of treatment. In this review article we have discussed the available therapies along with the newer advancements that have been made in cancer therapy. Latest developments in treatment of various cancers that have been discussed include gene editing using CRISPR/Cas9, theranostics, viral mediated therapy, artificial intelligence, tumor infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, etc.
Insights
Cancer treatment requires ongoing innovation due to disease recurrence. This review explores advanced therapies like CRISPR gene editing and artificial intelligence for diverse cancer types.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Biotechnology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality globally, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies.
- Existing cancer treatments face limitations, with many patients experiencing disease recurrence and requiring multiple treatment lines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and emerging cancer therapies.
- To highlight advancements in treating various cancer types.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of available and novel cancer treatment modalities.
- Discussion of innovative approaches including gene editing, theranostics, and immunotherapy.
Main Results:
- Cancer therapy has advanced significantly, moving beyond traditional approaches.
- Emerging technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, theranostics, artificial intelligence, and tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy show promise.
Conclusions:
- A single cure for all cancers is unlikely; multifaceted treatment strategies are crucial.
- Continuous innovation in cancer therapy is essential to combat the disease effectively and manage recurrence.
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