What Are Some Treatments with Minimal Side Effects?
Several innovative treatments are designed to minimize side effects:
Targeted Therapy: These drugs specifically target cancer cells by focusing on molecular changes unique to those cells. This minimizes damage to healthy cells. Proton Therapy: A type of radiation treatment that uses protons rather than X-rays to treat cancer. It targets tumors more precisely, reducing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Immunotherapy: This treatment boosts the body's immune system to fight cancer. Techniques like checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy are designed to have fewer side effects than traditional treatments. Minimally Invasive Surgery: Techniques such as laparoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted surgery allow for smaller incisions, reducing recovery time and postoperative complications.
