Oncological medications work through various mechanisms to target cancer cells:
Inhibition of Cell Division: Some drugs interfere with the cell cycle, preventing cancer cells from dividing and multiplying. Induction of Apoptosis: Certain medications trigger programmed cell death in cancer cells. Immune System Activation: Immunotherapy drugs boost the immune system's ability to recognize and attack cancer cells. Hormone Blockage: Hormone therapies block the hormones that some cancers need to grow. Blood Supply Disruption: Some medications inhibit the formation of blood vessels that supply nutrients to tumors.
