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Monoclonal antibody drugs for cancer: How they work
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How does the immune system fight cancer?
What is a monoclonal antibody?
How do monoclonal antibody drugs work?
What cancers may be treated with monoclonal antibody drugs?
How are monoclonal antibody drugs used in cancer treatment?
What types of side effects do monoclonal antibody drugs cause?
What should you consider when deciding on monoclonal antibody drug treatment?
How are monoclonal antibody drugs used in cancer treatment?
Monoclonal antibodies are administered through a vein (intravenously). How often you undergo monoclonal antibody treatment depends on your cancer and the drug you're receiving. Some monoclonal antibody drugs may be used in combination with other treatments, such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Some monoclonal antibody drugs are a part of standard treatment plans. Others are still experimental and used when other treatments have not been successful.
