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dyauspitryesterday at 4:15 PM1 replyview on HN

Anything that doesn’t genetically target cancer cells is just not the solution long term. Any progress is good though.


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lightedmanyesterday at 4:19 PM

Literally reactive oxygen species targets cancer cell DNA. We are taking advantage of the unique chemical environment of the inside of a cancer cell and using it to generate oxygen in a double-whammy to destroy itself.

This is perhaps the best targeted method devised as it seems to collect basically entirely in tumors. Chemo and Radio therapy just aren't that targeted.