How Has Bishop's Work Influenced Cancer Treatment?
Bishop's research has had a lasting impact on cancer treatment. The identification of specific oncogenes has led to the development of targeted therapies that specifically inhibit the activity of these genes. Drugs such as imatinib (Gleevec) for chronic myeloid leukemia and trastuzumab (Herceptin) for HER2-positive breast cancer are direct results of this research. These therapies have significantly improved the prognosis for many cancer patients.
