What Are Targeted Therapies for Cancer Treatment?

Targeted therapy works by using medication to target the cancer’s specific genes, proteins, or the tissue environment that contributes to cancer growth and survival. Thoracic oncologist Dr. Jyoti Patel explains how this personalized or precision medicine works, and how it differs from other cancer treatments.



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Understanding Targeted Therapy: https://www.cancer.net/navigat....ing-cancer-care/how-

Qué es la terapia dirigida: https://www.cancer.net/es/desp....lazarse-por-atención

What is Personalized Cancer Medicine? https://www.cancer.net/navigat....ing-cancer-care/how-

The Genetics of Cancer: https://www.cancer.net/navigat....ing-cancer-care/canc