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These drugs are used in over half the patients who are treated for cancer, and are administered, either to cure the disease or given as a part of palliative care.  Chemotherapy drugs have a better impact on tumors that have a considerable population of differentiated cells, in other words, tumors that are 'young'. Some drugs bring about a semblance of orderliness in tumor cells by promoting 'apoptosis' or 'programmed cell death'-a function which is lost when the normal cells turn malignant. During the World War II mustard gas, used as a warfare agent, was accidentally discovered to induce low WBC counts. This agent was consequently used to treat individuals with late-stage lymphomas with dramatic early results. When it was first put into practice there were many side effects, some of which was fatal. Now the practice is much safer, thanks to the use of combination protocols and better monitoring. Targeted treatments are being developed to make cancer treatments more effective. |
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Fluoropyrimidine toxicity in patients with dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase splice site variant: the need for further revision of dose and schedule. - Published by PubMed
Laser treatment of recurrent herpes labialis: a literature review. - Published by PubMed
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