When Is Targeted Therapy Better Than Chemotherapy ?
Targeted therapy blocks specific proteins or gene mutations that a particular cancer uses to grow while chemotherapy kills all rapidly dividing cells regardless of whether they belong to the tumor or not. Targeted drugs work only when the tumor carries a mutation the...
Immunotherapy vs Chemotherapy for Cancer
Immunotherapy trains the body’s own immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells while chemotherapy uses drugs that kill all rapidly dividing cells regardless of whether they’re cancerous or healthy. Immunotherapy produces longer-lasting responses in...
What Is Robotic Parotidectomy and Who Needs It ?
Robotic parotidectomy is a remote-access surgery that removes tumors from the parotid gland through hidden incisions behind the ear or along the hairline instead of the standard incision running in front of the ear down to the neck. The parotid gland sits just in...