Tumor Cells Get Hooked on Cancer Drugs, Meet Their Demise

Cancerous tumor cells get addicted to the very drugs meant to eradicate them. It's an ironic twist in the field of cancer treatment. A small percentage of tumor cells can possess a resistance to cancer-fighting drugs, allowing tumors to return after treatment has stopped. These few cells usually possess a mutation that renders them immune, but the protection comes at a cost. To withstand the drug regimen, the cells must alter their metabolisms to adapt to the new environment. This effecti