targeted therapy

Definition / meaning of targeted therapy

A type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances, such as monoclonal antibodies, to identify and attack specific cancer cells. Targeted therapy may have fewer side effects than other types of cancer treatments.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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