Can space oncology revolutionise cancer treatment?
Space oncology is emerging as a new field of research that utilizes microgravity and cosmic radiation environments to study cancer biology and drug development. Researchers hope that these unique conditions will provide insights into tumor metastasis and treatment resistance that are difficult to observe on Earth.
Why it matters
As cancer rates rise globally, innovative research frontiers like space-based laboratories could accelerate the discovery of more effective therapeutic interventions.
Cancer is a group of diseases where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invading nearby tissues and sometimes spreading to distant organs of the body. In India, an estimated 1.87 million new cases are likely to be diagnosed in 2026, which means 1 in 9 Indians reading this article are at a lifetime risk of developing cancer.
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