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When a drug inhibits angiogenesis in cancer, does it also inhibit angiogenesis throughout the body?

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Dr. Nima Moghaddas answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: cancer drugs inevitably are toxic, and need to be in order to get rid of cancer cells, however they can not distinguish good from bad cells hence the bad side affects.

Answered 5/3/2015

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