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Monoclonal antibody medicines for cancer: How they work
What cancers may be treated with monoclonal antibody drugs?
How does the immune system fight cancer?
How do monoclonal antibody drugs work?
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?
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What is an antibody?
What is a monoclonal antibody?
How do monoclonal antibody medicines work?
How are monoclonal antibody medicines used in cancer treatment?
What are the side effects of monoclonal antibody medicines?
Common side effects
Serious side effects
What should you consider when deciding on monoclonal antibody medicine treatment?
How does the immune system fight cancer?
How do monoclonal antibody drugs work?
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?
Content
What is an antibody?
What is a monoclonal antibody?
How do monoclonal antibody medicines work?
How are monoclonal antibody medicines used in cancer treatment?
What are the side effects of monoclonal antibody medicines?
Common side effects
Serious side effects
What should you consider when deciding on monoclonal antibody medicine treatment?
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By Mayo Clinic Staff
Monoclonal antibody medicines are treatments that use the body's germ-fighting immune system against diseases, including cancer.
If your healthcare professional recommends a monoclonal antibody medicine as part of your cancer treatment, find out what to expect from this therapy. Learn enough so that you feel comfortable asking questions and making decisions about your treatment. Work with your healthcare professional to decide whether a monoclonal antibody medicine may be right for you.
