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As in there is often a mutation in the eg p53 signalling pathway could the gene not be fixed... Or any other ideas in relation to the original question..
While gene therapy has shown promise in treating certain types of cancer, it is not currently advanced enough to be used as the sole treatment for all forms of cancer. Cancer is a complex disease with many different causes and mechanisms, and gene therapy is still in its early stages of development. It is most effective when used in combination with other treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
One major limitation of gene therapy for cancer is the difficulty of targeting specific cancer cells without affecting healthy cells. Gene therapy also faces challenges with delivering the therapeutic genes to the right cells and ensuring they are expressed at the correct levels. Additionally, the immune system may reject the modified cells, limiting the effectiveness of the treatment.
Gene therapy is not a cure for cancer, but rather a potential treatment option. It works by targeting and modifying specific genes that are involved in the development or progression of cancer. It may be able to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells, but it cannot completely eradicate all cancer cells from the body.
Traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy work by targeting and killing rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells. Gene therapy, on the other hand, aims to modify the genetic material of the cancer cells to either kill them or prevent them from growing and spreading. It is a more targeted approach that may have fewer side effects than traditional treatments.
As with any medical treatment, there are potential risks associated with using gene therapy for cancer. These may include an immune response to the modified cells, unintended changes to other genes, and the potential for the therapy to not work as intended. However, researchers are continually working to refine and improve gene therapy techniques to minimize these risks.