Chemo helps breast cancer cells get their ‘foot in the door’ to the lungs(sciencedaily.com)
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Chemo helps breast cancer cells get their ‘foot in the door’ to the lungs
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/11/211102093539.htm
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Because the patient would still wind up living longer than they would have otherwise. Would you rather die of cancer in six months or from a different cancer 10 years from now? Many people would prefer the latter.
Ah, of course, there would be a delay. Would a lag of several years be common, or could be much shorter / longer?
It's not that straightforward.
One thing to consider though is that 5 year survival is often used as a measuring stick on treatments in cancer. So events within those 5 years would count against the treatment.
One thing to consider though is that 5 year survival is often used as a measuring stick on treatments in cancer. So events within those 5 years would count against the treatment.
Not better alternatives, even if it has been the direct cause of death in some patients with rare genetics. Not everybody is able to stand it
I thought mice studies don't directly translate to humans..
Oof, that's a horror. Can someone with knowledge in this area explain why this isn't the end of chemo?