Lung cancer treatments that exploit specific abnormalities in cancer cells are known as targeted therapies. These drugs are different from chemotherapy in the way they work. Unlike chemo, targeted therapy recognizes cancer cells based on mutations, or changes, in their DNA that are not seen elsewhere in the body. It specifically attacks the cancer cells, not healthy cells.
Typically, targeted medicines don’t cause as many side effects as chemo, but you could experience a rash, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, high blood pressure, liver function issues, and heart, vision, or lung problems.
Most targeted drugs work only if you have certain gene…
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