Targeted therapy
Cancer drugs that target specific molecular features of tumor cells.
Targeted therapies (HER2 inhibitors like trastuzumab, EGFR inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, BRAF/MEK inhibitors) work on specific molecular pathways. Use depends on tumor markers, not just cancer type.
What this means for you: confirm your cancer has been molecularly profiled before treatment is finalized. Generic chemotherapy is cheaper but may be less effective when targeted therapy fits your specific markers.
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