Then you would have at your disposal a therapy that would slow down the growth of tumours, perhaps even cause them to shrink over time because what would happen the tumours might stop growing, stop expanding, and they might even shrink down to this pencil tip size again. Now, there may be new weapons against tumors. More than 30 drugs that stop angiogenesis are currently being tested. Kerbel is at the forefront of this new research. He's developed a new approach that's had spectacular success in mice.
Human trials are next.
Low dose chemo means far fewer side effects. It may mean giving up the idea of a cure but the trade off could be worth it. For scientists, it will be years before they finish their research but the end just may be in sight by unravelling cancer cells with smart drugs and early detection.