New Therapies

Recent advances that are redefining oncology


 

Since President Richard Nixon declared war on cancer more than 40 years ago, there have been significant increases in the number of people who survive cancer. Alongside advances in screening, detection, and diagnosis, the development of targeted anticancer agents has been a major contributory factor to this success. We highlight some of the key developments that have shaped oncological practice in recent decades and those that will likely have a significant impact in the near future.

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