The first is the use of viruses to attack cancer cells. Oncolytic viruses (OVs) could potentially fall under the category of targeted therapy, because OVs “preferentially target and kill cancer cells through a process known as oncolysis, (the destruction of tumor cells), while leaving normal, untransformed cells relatively unaffected” (Clements). This idea is interesting and attractive, because a virus, while giving you flu-like symptoms, could potentially rid your body of cancer and save your life. The second nontraditional treatment is acupuncture, and in reality, it is less of a treatment than it is a symptom manager. People who had acupuncture sessions tended to be less stressed, happier, less depressed, and held a healthier appetite. While it may not be a treatment, it is an improvement in the quality of life for a cancer patient, which could make their experience all the more
The first is the use of viruses to attack cancer cells. Oncolytic viruses (OVs) could potentially fall under the category of targeted therapy, because OVs “preferentially target and kill cancer cells through a process known as oncolysis, (the destruction of tumor cells), while leaving normal, untransformed cells relatively unaffected” (Clements). This idea is interesting and attractive, because a virus, while giving you flu-like symptoms, could potentially rid your body of cancer and save your life. The second nontraditional treatment is acupuncture, and in reality, it is less of a treatment than it is a symptom manager. People who had acupuncture sessions tended to be less stressed, happier, less depressed, and held a healthier appetite. While it may not be a treatment, it is an improvement in the quality of life for a cancer patient, which could make their experience all the more