How has the invention of new drugs impacted cancer treatment?
The invention of new drugs has had a profound impact on cancer treatment. Traditional chemotherapy drugs, like cisplatin and doxorubicin, have been effective but come with significant side effects. The newer generation of targeted therapies, such as imatinib for chronic myeloid leukemia, specifically target cancer cell mechanisms, resulting in fewer side effects and improved patient outcomes.
Hormone therapies, such as tamoxifen for breast cancer, block or lower the amount of hormones in the body to slow down or stop cancer growth. These drugs have been life-saving for many patients.
