Don’t be misled: there is no cure for cancer

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https://doi.org/10.24310/enbio.17.193.2025.22092

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cancer, metastasis, tumor, mutation, personalized medicine, investigation

Abstract

The media often announces the discovery of “the cure for cancer,” generating expectations that do not align with scientific reality. This article debunks that myth from a clear and accessible perspective, explaining why a single cure for cancer does not (and will not) exist.

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2026-01-30

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Don’t be misled: there is no cure for cancer. (2026). Encuentros En La Biología, 17(193), 15-16. https://doi.org/10.24310/enbio.17.193.2025.22092