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Targeted Cancer Therapy

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The drugs known as targeted therapy help stop cancer from growing and spreading. They work by targeting specific genes or proteins. These genes and proteins are found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth, like blood vessel cells. Doctors often use targeted therapy with chemotherapy and other treatments.

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This video covers targeted cancer therapy, drugs that help stop cancer from growing and spreading by targeting specific genes or proteins. It explains where those targets are found and that targeted therapy is often used with chemotherapy and other treatments.

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  • Targeted therapy drugs are described as targeting specific genes or proteins
  • Targets are described as found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth, such as blood vessel cells
  • Use alongside chemotherapy and other treatments is covered

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This video presents “Targeted Cancer Therapy” — The drugs known as targeted therapy help stop cancer from growing and spreading. They work by targeting specific genes or proteins. These genes and proteins are found in cancer cells or in cells related to cancer growth, like blood vessel. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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