In this lesson, you will learn the basics of targeted cancer therapy and how they differ from traditional approaches like chemotherapy and radiation. We will then explore a few examples of specific targeted therapies and learn about how they work and how these treatments benefit patients.
By the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
- Describe the basics of targeted cancer therapy.
- Explain how targeted cancer therapy differs from traditional treatments.
- Describe at least one type of targeted therapy and its mechanism.
Check out the links to these trusted resources to learn more about some of the topics covered in this lesson.
Credits
- Written by: Leigh-Ann van Strijp, Lead Patient Partnership
- Reviewed by: Karen Haas, OMPRN Patient Partner, Terry Hawrysh, OMPRN Patient Partner and Kyster Nanan, Project Manager and Education Lead
- Animation and Video: Leigh-Ann van Strijp, Lead Patient Partnership
- Narration: Stefan Venter
- Music: On the way- Vlad Gluschenko
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Published December 05, 2024