Targeted Smart Drugs in Cancer Treatment
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arif Akyıldız emphasized the importance of personalized methods, smart drugs, and immunotherapy in cancer treatment.
Medical oncology specialists state that personalized methods, smart drugs, and immunotherapy are critical options in cancer treatment, depending on the type of disease and its genetic characteristics.
Personalized Cancer Treatment
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arif Akyıldız from the Department of Medical Oncology stated that personalized treatment methods based on the type and characteristics of the disease have gained importance in cancer treatment. Experts evaluate different options depending on the stage and biological characteristics of the patient, alongside recent developments.
Targeted Smart Drugs
Treatments commonly known among the public as smart drugs are medically termed targeted therapies. These drugs are designed based on specific molecular features and genetic alterations found in cancer cells.
Traditional Chemotherapy and Side Effects
Traditional chemotherapy can cause various side effects because it can affect rapidly multiplying cells in the body. Targeted therapies, on the other hand, are planned for suitable patients by focusing on specific molecular targets.
The Same Treatment Cannot Be Applied to Every Patient
Even cancers that occur in the same organ can carry different biological and genetic characteristics. Since the formation mechanism of each cancer is different, smart drugs or immunotherapy cannot be administered to every patient.
The Importance of the Specialist Physician's Decision
It is emphasized that patients should not choose treatments based on information obtained from the internet, and it is of great importance that the decision-making process is determined by the physician based on the clinical condition and the results of genetic analysis.