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Asked by Sarah T. on April 12, 2023
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One of the biggest misconceptions is that cancer is a single disease with a single cure. In reality, "cancer" refers to over 200 different diseases, each with distinct molecular profiles, treatment approaches, and prognoses. This is why treatments that work for one cancer type might not work for another, and why personalized medicine is becoming so important in cancer research.
Asked by Michael K. on March 28, 2023
PhD Researcher
Glioblastoma presents multiple treatment challenges. First, its location in the brain limits surgical options and drug delivery. Second, it's highly heterogeneous with different cell populations responding differently to treatments. Third, it creates an immunosuppressive microenvironment. And finally, glioblastoma stem cells are remarkably resistant to conventional therapies and can drive tumor recurrence even after apparently successful treatment.
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