Anti-Angiogenesis Treatment Can Help Stop Cancer Growth
Edgar Griggs — March 23, 2009 — Tech
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is scary as its even harder to treat than cancer and presently has no known cure, although there are treatments available that can slow the progress of various cancers.
Normally when your body is repairing itself, it creates blood vessels that help get blood to the recovering cells. Unfortunately, cancer cells can do the same thing, thus creating a way for them to survive and thrive just like healthy cells.
Now there are treatments and medications like anti-angiogenesis drugs which stops blood vessels that are normally created by cancer cells in their tracks. Even better news, is that the blood vessels for the healthy cells remain unaffected.
Normally when your body is repairing itself, it creates blood vessels that help get blood to the recovering cells. Unfortunately, cancer cells can do the same thing, thus creating a way for them to survive and thrive just like healthy cells.
Now there are treatments and medications like anti-angiogenesis drugs which stops blood vessels that are normally created by cancer cells in their tracks. Even better news, is that the blood vessels for the healthy cells remain unaffected.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-angiogenesis Drugs - An emerging trend in cancer treatment that inhibits blood vessels created by cancer cells.
2. Precision Medicine - A growing trend in cancer therapy that tailors treatment plans to an individual's unique genetic makeup.
3. Immunotherapy - An innovative approach that uses the immune system to fight cancer cells.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - As the primary producer and distributor of cancer drugs, pharmaceutical companies are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends in cancer therapy.
2. Biotechnology - Advancements in biotechnology are continually adding new tools to the fight against cancer.
3. Healthcare - As the demand for cancer treatment increases, healthcare providers will continue to look for innovative ways to provide effective care to patients.
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