Review:
Targeted Therapies
overall review score: 4.5
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score is between 0 and 5
Targeted therapies are a type of treatment that targets specific genes, proteins, or pathways involved in the growth and survival of cancer cells.
Key Features
- Precision medicine approach
- Personalized treatment based on genetic makeup
- Minimizes harm to healthy cells
Pros
- Effective in treating certain types of cancer
- Less toxic than traditional chemotherapy
- Higher response rates in patients with specific mutations
Cons
- May be limited by tumor heterogeneity
- Development of resistance over time
- Expensive and not widely accessible