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Monoclonal antibody drugs for cancer: How they work

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Monoclonal antibody drugs are treatments that enlist your body's germ-fighting immune system against diseases, including cancer.

If your health care provider recommends a monoclonal antibody drug as part of your cancer treatment, find out what to expect from this therapy. Learn enough about monoclonal antibody drugs so that you feel comfortable asking questions and making decisions about your treatment. Work with your health care provider to decide whether a monoclonal antibody treatment may be right for you.