An Analysis of Cancer Stem Cells’ Effectiveness in Curing Tumor and Possible Therapies

Abstract

This review focuses on the role of cancer stem cells in tumor development and summarizes multiple therapeutic approaches based on them. Cancer research has been significant in medical research as it is increasingly recognised as a worldwide public health concern. Although modern medical treatment can be done utilizing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, tumors’ high mortality and recurrence rate remain a critical issue. However, in recent years, based on a large number of studies on cancer, scientists have put forward the theory of cancer stem cells, aiming to provide prospective treatment theories and methods for cancer therapies. These innovative treatments have brought hope to a complete cure for cancer. This paper first reviews the current status of cancer development, the hot theory of cancer stem cells, and the role of cancer stem cells in curing cancer. Then, three popular cancer stem cell treatments are reviewed, briefly discussed, and analyzed. Finally, the prospect of a treatment system is examined based on cancer stem cells.