Fact Check
Targeted therapy can often have fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy because it is more selective in its targeting. It also has the potential to be more effective than traditional chemotherapy because it can attack cancer cells with greater precision.This form of precision cancer treatment is effective for many cancers, including breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and skin cancer, especially when tumors have specific genetic or molecular markers.
While targeted therapy is generally well-tolerated, some patients may experience side effects such as
nausea

vomiting

diarrhea

skin rashes

changes in blood pressure


