Herceptin medication used for treating breast cancers,and Gleevec medication used for leukemia demonstrate that

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Herceptin and Gleevec are both targeted therapies that specifically bind to and inhibit the function of certain molecules (HER2/neu and Bcr-Abl, respectively) that are overactive in cancer cells. This demonstrates that specific molecules contribute to the structure and function of cells, and targeting these molecules can be an effective treatment for certain types of cancer. Option A is incorrect because targeted therapies like Herceptin and Gleevec are not intended to kill all cells in the affected tissue. Option B is incorrect because the failure of the cell membrane is not a universal feature of all types of cancer. Option D is incorrect because while these medications are effective treatments, they do not provide complete prevention of breast cancer or leukemia.

Herceptin Medication Used for Treating Breast Cancers,and Gleevec Medication Used