Targeted therapies: a nursing perspective.
Semin Oncol Nurs
; 22(1 Suppl 1): 1-4, 2006 Feb.
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OBJECTIVES: To review the development of targeted therapies and the biology of relevant therapeutic targets. To analyze the relevance of targeted agents as part of current clinical practice. DATA SOURCES: Research articles. CONCLUSION: Several targeted agents are now available for clinical use. Their mechanisms of action are more specific against tumor cells than traditional cytotoxics. Monotherapy regimens based on targeted agents tend to be better tolerated than chemotherapy, and most combination regimens with targeted agents have proven feasible. Their availability has greatly expanded cancer treatment options, especially for chemorefractory patients. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses involved in the care of patients with cancer can benefit from an increased understanding of targeted therapies, including their mechanisms of action, their efficacy profile, as well as prophylaxis and management of adverse events and administration procedures.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Proteínas Tirosina Quinasas
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Sistemas de Liberación de Medicamentos
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Anticuerpos Monoclonales
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Neoplasias
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Antineoplásicos
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Semin Oncol Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos