The Eye of the Tiger
San Diego street art
Inspired by some local San Diego street art during the AACR meeting last week, my thoughts were immediately drawn to the lyrics of the early 1980’s pop an analogy…
You might be tempted to think this is all about how cancer cells thought they had the upper hand only for oncology researchers to rise up to the challenge, drawing inspiration from the relentless spirit captured in Survivor’s classic anthem “Eye of the Tiger.”
The idea could be taken further when we consider how by harnessing innovative strategies to overcome tumour resistance and resensitise cancers to therapies, scientists are fighting their way back, taking back control and refusing to stop until they’ve secured the win…
Just like the “last known survivor” stalking its prey, the main on the street may think these novel approaches are becoming laser-focused on cancer’s vulnerabilities, refusing to let the disease maintain its grip.
Except it is not. Not by any stretch of the imagination.
Many in the field (myself included) wince at the idea of people with cancer fighting a ‘battle’ with the disease.
Instead, the analogy is much more about the biotech industry and how companies compete to gain an edge in a tough and highly competitive business:
It’s the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival.
Are Tango Theraeputics up for the challenge?
Let’s find out…
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