Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs or other substances designed to attack specific molecules or characteristics unique to cancer cells, allowing doctors to hit tumors more precisely while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which affects rapidly dividing cells throughout the body, targeted therapies work like molecular keys fitting into locks found primarily on cancer cells. This approach has revolutionized cancer treatment by making therapies more effective and often less toxic to patients.