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How far are we to have chemo to only specifically target cancer cells, either guided or just attracted ctdna and leave the rest of your cells alone? is this even possible?
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There are targeted therapies. See article below https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/targeted-therapies/targeted-therapies-fact-sheet#:~:text=%20Targeted%20therapies%20differ%20from%20standard%20chemotherapy%20in,%28that%20is%2C%20they%20block%20tumor%20cell...%20More%20
Answered 2/22/2022
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If it is conceivable, it is possible. There are targeted therapies, e.g., CAR-T and Glevec, however these are excerptions than the rule.
Answered 2/21/2022
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