Cancer therapies refer to the various treatments and medical procedures designed to combat cancer, a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. These therapies aim to eradicate cancer cells, reduce tumor size, alleviate symptoms, and ultimately improve a patient’s quality of life. Common types of cancer therapies include surgery, which physically removes tumors; radiation therapy, which uses high-energy particles or waves to destroy cancer cells; and chemotherapy, which employs drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecular targets associated with cancer cells, while immunotherapy seeks to harness and enhance the body’s immune response against tumors. Hormone therapy is used for cancers that rely on hormones for growth. The choice of cancer therapy often depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as individual patient factors, and can involve a combination of different treatment modalities. The development and application of cancer therapies are fundamental to oncology and are continuously evolving as research advances.
BioNTech is pivoting from COVID-19 vaccines to cancer therapies, leveraging mRNA technology. Despite a decline in quarterly profits, Q4 2024 earnings per share (EPS) of 1.08 euros exceeded expectations. The…