Targeted therapy is a cancer treatment approach that targets cancer cells using drugs or other treatments that target the properties of cancer cells. These treatments contain molecules designed to stop the growth or kill cancer cells using antibodies or small molecules that bind to targets specific to the characteristics of cancer cells.
Targeted therapy targets the differences between cancer cells and normal cells, thus causing less damage to normal cells. These treatments differ from more common cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy in that they are limited to cancer cells and cause less damage to normal cells.
While targeted therapy can help cure cancer, it can help cure some types of cancer completely. However, targeted therapy is not available for all types of cancer, and some types of cancer respond better to other treatments. The effectiveness of treatment may vary depending on the type of cancer, its stage, and the patient’s general health.
