Cancer is a genetically rooted disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth and the spread of undifferentiated cells. It is a heterogeneous disease condition that accounts for the second leading cause of mortality, a highly complex disease to understand, as it involves numerous cellular physiological systems. The causes and treatment regimes of cancer are described briefly in figure 1.1. Current mainstream treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy,...
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