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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?
What is a monoclonal antibody?
Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced molecules engineered to serve as substitute antibodies that can restore, enhance or mimic the immune system's attack on cancer cells. They are designed to bind to antigens that are generally more numerous on the surface of cancer cells than healthy cells.
