Unraveling the complexities of targeted therapy treatment in cancer care

ONS News. 2004;19(9 Suppl):73-4.

Abstract

This program discussed the rationale for treatment choices in non-Hodgkin lymphoma and HER-2 positive breast cancer. The mechanisms and management of infusion, cytokine-mediated, and allergic reactions related to monoclonal antibody (MOAB) therapy were covered, as well as a summary of the mechanisms of action and toxicities of MOAB therapy in breast cancer.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / adverse effects
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Breast Neoplasms / genetics
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods
  • Epidermal Growth Factor / drug effects
  • Epidermal Growth Factor / genetics
  • Genes, erbB-2 / drug effects
  • Genes, erbB-2 / genetics
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / therapy*
  • Oncology Nursing / methods
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / drug effects
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / genetics

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • Epidermal Growth Factor