Assessment of the Evolution of Cancer Treatment Therapies
Universidad de Zaragoza · Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Cancer therapy has been characterized throughout history by ups and downs, not only due to the ineffectiveness of treatments and side effects, but also by hope and the reality of complete remission and cure in many cases. Within the therapeutic arsenal, alongside surgery in the case of solid tumors, are the antitumor drugs and radiation that have been the treatment of choice in some instances. In recent years, immunotherapy has become an important therapeutic alternative, and is now the first choice in many cases. Nanotechnology has recently arrived on the scene, offering nanostructures as new therapeutic alternatives for controlled drug delivery, for combining imaging and treatment, applying hyperthermia, and…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 1.88
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 133
Authors
7- MAManuel Arruebo
Universidad de Zaragoza, Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine
- NVNuria Vilaboa
Hospital Universitario La Paz, Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine
- BSBerta Sáez
Universidad de Zaragoza, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud
- JLJ. Lambea
Universidad de Zaragoza, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud
- ATA. Trés
Universidad de Zaragoza, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Cancer treatment
- Intensive care medicine
- Cancer
- Cancer therapy
- Nanomedicine
- Good health and well-being