Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy: treatment aimed at specific cancer cells
Targeted therapy attacks the mechanisms specific to cancer cells, with fewer effects on the rest of the body than conventional chemotherapy.
Updated on November 6, 2026
The essentials at a glance
From
€4,650
Anesthesia
None required for oral treatment; a brief outpatient…
Read moreDuration
Each infusion session takes a few hours; the full…
Read moreResults
Response is monitored through regular scans and blood…
Read moreRecovery
No recovery time needed between sessions; most…
Read moreProcedure
For cancers with a specific genetic mutation or…
Read moreTargeted therapy: what it is and how it works
Some cancers carry genetic abnormalities or specific receptors that medications can target directly, without acting on all dividing cells as traditional chemotherapy does. A molecular assessment of the tumor makes it possible to check whether this type of treatment is suited to your case. The treatment is most often taken orally or by infusion, according to a protocol defined by the oncologist.
It is part of regular medical monitoring to adjust the treatment and monitor the tumor's response.
Targeted therapy: who is it for?
For cancers with a specific genetic mutation or receptor that a targeted drug can act on, identified through molecular testing of the tumor.
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How the treatment works, step by step
Anesthesia
None required for oral treatment; a brief outpatient visit for infusion-based protocols.
Duration
Each infusion session takes a few hours; the full course is set by the oncologist, generally weeks to months.
What happens after treatment?
No recovery time needed between sessions; most patients continue daily activities throughout treatment.
How long do results last?
Response is monitored through regular scans and blood tests, typically starting a few weeks into treatment.