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Targeted Therapy

/ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd ˈθɛrəpi/noun
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Targeted therapy is a type of precision medicine that uses drugs or other substances to precisely attack specific molecules involved in cancer growth, making it more effective at sparing healthy cells compared to traditional treatments. This approach has revolutionized oncology by focusing on genetic mutations or proteins unique to cancer cells, leading to fewer side effects and better outcomes in personalized patient care.

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The first FDA-approved targeted therapy, imatinib for chronic myeloid leukemia, was introduced in 2001 and dramatically boosted five-year survival rates from about 30% to over 80% in treated patients, showcasing how pinpointing a single abnormal protein can turn a once-fatal disease into a manageable condition.

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