TED-Ed: How does chemotherapy work? | Hyunsoo Joshua No

The video explores the history and development of chemotherapy, originating from mustard gas research during World War I. It explains how chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cancer cells, while also affecting healthy cells, leading to side effects. Despite these challenges, chemotherapy has significantly improved cancer survival rates. Ongoing research aims to develop more precise treatments that minimize harm to healthy tissues.

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