CHEMOTHERAPY AND IMMUNOTHERAPY ANNOTATION

Abstract

This article explores chemotherapy and immunotherapy, two pivotal approaches in medical chemistry for treating cancer and other diseases. Chemotherapy involves using chemical agents to target and destroy rapidly dividing cancer cells, often affecting normal cells. Immunotherapy, on the other hand, harnesses the patient’s immune system to identify and combat cancer cells with precision. The mechanisms, advantages, limitations, and combined applications of these therapies are discussed. Advances in drug design, such as targeted therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors, have improved efficacy and reduced side effects, revolutionizing modern treatment paradigms.