Treatment 9 min
Targeted Therapy for Cancer: Who It Suits and Why Testing Matters
How targeted therapy differs from chemo, which targets are tested for (EGFR, ALK, HER2, BRCA and others), what the test uses, and why it isn’t for everyone.
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Chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy: how cancer drug treatment works.
Treatment 8 min
Neoadjuvant vs Adjuvant Therapy: Treatment Before and After Surgery
Why chemotherapy is sometimes given before surgery, how it differs from treatment after, what pathologic complete response (pCR) means and how response is assessed.
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What chemotherapy is like: cycles, courses and treatment day
I explain what a chemotherapy cycle, course and line are, how the dose is worked out, what a treatment day looks like, why you may need a port, and when to call your doctor.
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Cancer immunotherapy: how it works, who it helps and its risks
How PD-1, PD-L1 and CTLA-4 inhibitors work, what PD-L1, MSI-H and TMB mean, why immune side effects matter, and why you should tell a doctor even months later.
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