What are the Different Types of Targeted Therapies?
There are several types of targeted therapies, including: - Monoclonal Antibodies: These are lab-made molecules that can bind to specific targets on cancer cells. An example is trastuzumab, used in breast cancer. - Small Molecule Inhibitors: These are drugs that can enter cells easily and interfere with specific molecules. Examples include imatinib, used for chronic myeloid leukemia. - Angiogenesis Inhibitors: These drugs block the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Bevacizumab is one such drug used in various cancers.
