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What is targeted therapy?
What are the types of targeted therapy?
How does targeted therapy work against 
cancer?
What are the side effects of targeted 
therapy?
How is targeted therapy given?
How often should the patient receive 
targeted therapy?
What is targeted 
therapy?
Targeted therapy refers to a type of cancer treatment that 
specifically targets certain molecules or genetic mutations that 
are involved in the growth and survival of cancer cells. Unlike 
traditional chemotherapy, which can affect both healthy and 
cancerous cells, targeted therapies are designed to selectively 
attack cancer cells while minimizing damage to normal cells.
What are the types 
of targeted therapy?
There are two types of targeted therapy
⚬Smal l -molecule  drugs
⚬Therapeut ic  ant ibod ies
How does targeted therapy 
work against cancer?
⚬- Targeted therapy selectively targets molecules or 
genetic abnormalities involved in cancer cell growth 
and survival.
⚬- It disrupts specific signaling pathways and inhibits 
tumor growth.
⚬- Some targeted therapies block angiogenesis, starving 
the tumor cells of nutrients.
⚬- They can interfere with cell division, preventing the 
tumor cells from multiplying.
⚬- Targeted therapies promote apoptosis, leading to self-
destruction of cancer cells.
⚬- They can overcome resistance to other cancer 
treatments by targeting specific mutations or 
alterations.
What are the side effects 
of targeted therapy?
Some of the Targeted therapy side 
effects include diarrhea, mouth 
sores, loss of hair, fatigue, and skin 
problems such as rashes or dry skin.
How is targeted 
therapy given?
Targeted therapy is given either as 
Oral pill or Monoclonal antibodies 
which is given intravenously.
How often should the patient 
receive targeted therapy?
How long the patient receives targeted therapy 
depends on the stage of cancer and how the 
patient’s body responds to the treatment. Targeted 
therapy can be given in cycles( This refers to a 
period of treatment followed by a period of rest ) or 
oral continuous therapy.
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