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Targeted Cancer Therapy

Aka: Targeted Cancer Therapy

Definition
1. Blocks cancer cell proliferation by interfering with specific tumor-related molecules
2. Contrast with traditional cytotoxic Chemotherapy which non-specifically targets dividing cells
Types
1. Monoclonal Antibody-Mediated Chemotherapy
2. Small Molecule Inhibitor-Mediated Chemotherapy

Family Practice Notebook

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 3/29/2008 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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