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Targeted Therapy in Lucknow | Precision Cancer Treatment

Smart, Precision-Based Cancer Treatment That Targets Cancer Cells More Accurately

Targeted Therapy is a modern form of cancer treatment that uses specially designed medicines to identify and attack specific molecules inside cancer cells.
This helps slow or stop cancer growth while causing less harm to healthy tissues compared to traditional chemotherapy.



What Is Targeted Therapy?

Cancers often grow due to changes (mutations) in certain genes or proteins. Targeted therapy medicines are designed to focus on these specific changes, making the treatment more precise.

In simple words:

Targeted Therapy works like a “smart missile” that attacks cancer cells while sparing most healthy cells.

Unlike chemotherapy, it does not attack all fast-dividing cells—only those with cancer-specific targets.


⭐ Why Targeted Therapy Is Needed

Targeted therapy may be recommended when cancer has specific markers, mutations, or proteins that can be attacked with precision-based medicines.

1. More Precise Than Chemotherapy

Targets specific cancer pathways, reducing damage to healthy cells.

2. Fewer Side Effects

Patients often tolerate targeted therapy better than chemotherapy.

3. Works When Chemotherapy Fails

Can help when cancer stops responding to standard treatments.

4. Controls Cancer Growth for Long Periods

Slows down or stabilizes disease in advanced cancers.

5. Personalised Treatment

Based on genetic testing, biopsy results, and molecular profiling.


⭐ How Targeted Therapy Works

Targeted therapy works in different ways depending on the cancer type:

✔ Blocking Cancer Cell Growth Pathways

Prevents signals that tell cancer cells to grow.

✔ Cutting Off Blood Supply to the Tumour (Anti-angiogenesis)

Starves the tumour by reducing blood flow.

✔ Targeting Abnormal Proteins or Receptors

Examples: EGFR, HER2, ALK, BRAF, VEGF.

✔ Boosting the Immune Response (Some targeted drugs overlap with immunotherapy)

✔ Attacking Cancer’s Genetic Mutations

Precision medicines based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) reports.


⭐ Cancers Commonly Treated with Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy is widely used for:

• Breast Cancer (HER2 positive)

Trastuzumab, pertuzumab, etc.

• Lung Cancer (EGFR, ALK, ROS1 mutations)

• Colon & Rectal Cancer (RAS/RAF mutations)

• Liver Cancer

Anti-angiogenic tablets.

• Kidney Cancer

• Thyroid Cancer

• Ovarian Cancer (BRCA / PARP inhibitors)

• Lymphoma & Leukemia (specific subtypes)

• Melanoma (BRAF mutation)

• Multiple Myeloma

The doctor chooses medicines based on molecular testing and cancer biology.


⭐ Benefits of Targeted Therapy

✔ More Effective for Mutation-Driven Cancers

Works extremely well when cancer has identifiable targets.

✔ Less Toxic Than Traditional Chemotherapy

✔ Oral Options Available

Many targeted therapies are tablets taken at home.

✔ Better Quality of Life

Fewer side effects and more normal daily activities.

✔ Works With Other Treatments

Can be given with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation.


Common Side Effects of Targeted Therapy

Although targeted therapy is gentler than chemo, some side effects can still occur based on the drug type:

  • Fatigue

  • Mild diarrhea

  • Skin rash or dryness

  • High blood pressure (in anti-angiogenic drugs)

  • Liver enzyme changes

  • Mouth sores

  • Nail or hair changes

Most side effects are manageable with supportive medicines.


⭐ Targeted Therapy Process at I D Cancer Centre

1. Detailed Oncology Assessment

Understanding cancer type, stage, and previous treatments.

2. Molecular Testing / Genetic Profiling (If needed)

Test for mutations like EGFR, ALK, HER2, BRCA, BRAF, etc.

3. Personalized Treatment Plan

Selections based on latest global guidelines (NCCN, ESMO, ASCO).

4. Safe Administration

Oral medicines or IV infusions monitored by oncology experts.

5. Regular Follow-Up

Blood tests, scans, and treatment response monitoring.

6. Counselling & Side-Effect Management

Dedicated support for nutrition, lifestyle, and symptom relief.


Why Choose I D Cancer Centre for Targeted Therapy?

✔ SGPGIMS-trained cancer specialist

Accurate selection of targeted medicines based on scientific criteria.

✔ Personalized Molecular-Based Care

Customized according to tumour genetics.

✔ Safe Monitoring & Follow-up

Regular labs, scans, and toxicity assessment.

✔ Combination Cancer Therapy

Integrated chemo, immunotherapy, and radiation services.

✔ Honest, Ethical & Affordable Treatment

Clear explanation of benefits, risks, and costs.

✔ Comfortable Chemo-Daycare Setup for Infusion Therapies


Conclusion

Targeted Therapy represents the future of modern cancer care—precise, personalised, and more effective with fewer side effects.
At I D Cancer Centre, Lucknow, we provide expert evaluation, molecular testing, and safe administration of targeted therapies following global standards.

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