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What is the main challenge in treating cancer despite advances in modern medical sciences?
What is the main challenge in treating cancer despite advances in modern medical sciences?
Cancer remains a disease difficult to treat.
What is the principal aim of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
What is the principal aim of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
To eradicate solid tumors located deep inside the body.
How does chemotherapy (chemo) work in treating cancer?
How does chemotherapy (chemo) work in treating cancer?
It uses medicines or drugs to treat cancer.
What is the mechanism of action of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the mechanism of action of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?
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What is immunotherapy in the context of cancer treatment?
What is immunotherapy in the context of cancer treatment?
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How does stem cell transplant contribute to cancer treatment?
How does stem cell transplant contribute to cancer treatment?
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What is the role of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in cellular resistance to Vincristine (VCR)?
What is the role of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in cellular resistance to Vincristine (VCR)?
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How can the effectiveness of Vincristine (VCR) be increased in cancer treatment?
How can the effectiveness of Vincristine (VCR) be increased in cancer treatment?
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What is the first biological barrier to siRNA delivery in cancer therapy?
What is the first biological barrier to siRNA delivery in cancer therapy?
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Why is delivering siRNA into cells a challenge in cancer therapy?
Why is delivering siRNA into cells a challenge in cancer therapy?
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What is the main reason for the short circulation time of siRNA in the blood for its therapeutic effects?
What is the main reason for the short circulation time of siRNA in the blood for its therapeutic effects?
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How does doxorubicin induce apoptosis?
How does doxorubicin induce apoptosis?
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What is the most serious long-term adverse effect of Doxorubicin therapy?
What is the most serious long-term adverse effect of Doxorubicin therapy?
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What is the role of reactive oxygen species in Doxorubicin cardiomyopathy?
What is the role of reactive oxygen species in Doxorubicin cardiomyopathy?
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How are efforts made to mitigate Doxorubicin cardiomyopathy?
How are efforts made to mitigate Doxorubicin cardiomyopathy?
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What is the mechanism of action of Paclitaxel in cancer treatment?
What is the mechanism of action of Paclitaxel in cancer treatment?
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How does Vincristine sulfate (vincristine) suppress cancer cell proliferation?
How does Vincristine sulfate (vincristine) suppress cancer cell proliferation?
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