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Introduction and Overview of Cancer Therapeutics
1Department of Biologial Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), PWD, Islamabad, Pakistan. drasmaumer@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Cancer is a complex disease. According to the Globocan survey, 63% deaths are due to cancer. There are some conventional methods that are used to treat cancer. However, certain treatment modalities are under clinical trials still. The success of treatment depends on type and stage of cancer, locality, and patient's response to that specific treatment. Most widely used treatments are surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Personalized treatment approach has some promising effects, yet some of the points are still unclear. This chapter has provided the overview of some of the therapeutic modalities; however, the therapeutic potential has been discussed in details throughout the book.
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