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Targeted Therapy for Cancer: Cure for More

Identify the enemy, target, and attack—this is the method used in the fight against cancer in the 21st century. By identifying specific targets on the cancer cells and discovering drugs that work on those targets, cancer treatment has now advanced from a “one size fits all” approach to a more personalized one. For several decades, chemotherapy had been the mainstay of cancer treatment. The discovery of drugs used to kill cancer cells was incidental during World War II. Two scientists, Louis Goodman, and Alfred Gilman, were sent to study the effects of chemicals used in warfare. Thousands were killed by…

Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms & Treatment

What is Colorectal Cancer? Cancer that arises from the large intestine (colon or rectum) is commonly referred to as colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and treatable if diagnosed early. In India, more than 25% of all colon cancer patients are younger than 40 and are diagnosed at an advanced stage. What are the symptoms of colon cancer? Colorectal cancer may not cause any symptoms, especially in its early stages. While some symptoms might be due to other causes like hemorrhoids, diarrhea, infection, or irritable bowel syndrome. A change in bowel habits Including diarrhea, constipation, narrowing of the stools, and/or…