The discussion revolves around the most promising research studies on curing cancer, including the challenges faced in translating successful treatments from animal models to humans. Participants explore the variability of cancer types and treatments, as well as the importance of preventive measures.
Participants generally agree on the complexity of cancer treatment and the variability among cancer types. However, there is no consensus on specific promising studies or the effectiveness of treatments, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the translation of animal research to human applications.
The discussion highlights limitations in understanding the success of treatments based on animal studies, the need for specificity in discussing cancer types, and the challenges of generalizing findings across different cancers.
The problem is that each cancer is different and responds to different treatments. What might work for one type won't work for another. Take lung cancer for example, there are two types and they are treated differently.Tosh5457 said:Every now and then, a news appears saying a new research could revert cancer on mice or something similar. But then I don't hear about them anymore. So what are the most promising research studies on curing cancer, and were there any promising researches before that failed when tested on humans?
The problem is that each cancer is different and responds to different treatments. What might work for one type won't work for another. Take lung cancer for example, there are two types and they are treated differently.
Evo said:The problem is that each cancer is different and responds to different treatments. What might work for one type won't work for another. Take lung cancer for example, there are two types and they are treated differently.
Yes, there have been treatments that initially looked promising that failed. Too many to go into. Your questions are much too broad.