Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy is a newer type of cancer treatment that uses drugs or other substances to more precisely identify and attack cancer cells, usually while doing little damage to normal cells. Targeted therapy is a growing part of many cancer treatment regimens. Click on the topics below to get started.

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• What is targeted therapy?
• How does targeted therapy work?
• Types of targeted therapy used today
• What is the goal of targeted therapy treatment?
• Getting targeted therapy treatment
• Side effects of targeted therapy drugs
• When to call your doctor
• Other questions you may have
• Thoughts, emotions, and targeted therapy treatment
• Paying for targeted therapy
• Additional resources