The mechanisms by which anticancer agents work can vary:
Cell Cycle Arrest: Some agents disrupt the cell cycle, preventing cancer cells from dividing. DNA Damage: Certain drugs cause irreversible damage to DNA, leading to cell death. Inhibition of Angiogenesis: Some agents block the formation of new blood vessels, starving the tumor of nutrients and oxygen. Immune Modulation: Immunotherapy agents either boost the immune system or mark cancer cells for destruction.
