What’s a target treatment?
Imagine, when we have an anomaly in our body cells, it’s like there’s some outlaws in a city, and the target treatment is like a group of trained policemen who find and eliminate them. However, if we are not careful when using the target for treatment, we may allow these outlaws to escape and even cause unnecessary trouble. So today I’m here to talk to you about targeting treatment.
Target treatment is a new treatment that discourages the growth and spread of tumours by targeting molecular targets specific to tumour cells. Targeting treatment has higher specificity and fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy. There is, however, some room for attention to target treatment.
First, target-oriented treatment does not apply to all oncological patients. Only patients with tumour cells with specific molecular targets can benefit from target-oriented treatment. Therefore, before the target is treated, the doctor is required to conduct a genetic test of the patient ‘ s tumour tissue to determine if there are suitable molecular targets. Second, there are some side effects of target-oriented treatment. While there are relatively few side effects in target-oriented treatments, some side effects, such as dermal, gastrointestinal and hypertension, may occur. Thus, during the course of the targeted treatment, the patient is required to pay close attention to his/her state of health and to inform the doctor in a timely manner if he/she suffers from a disorder.
In addition, targeted treatment requires the active cooperation of patients. Patients are required to take their medication on time, to review regularly, as required by the doctor, and to take care of their diet and rest in order to improve their body’s immunity. At the same time, the patient needs to maintain a good mental attitude and to be active in the face of treatment and not to give up on it because of some side effects.
In order to give you a better understanding of the attention given to target treatment, I would like to give you a real case. One patient, diagnosed with lung cancer, was genoly tested and found to have a specific molecular target for his tumor cell, suitable for target-oriented treatment. During the course of the targeted treatment, he had been taking medication in strict compliance with the doctor ‘ s requirements and had been careful of diet and rest, with periodic review. After a period of treatment, his tumour was clearly controlled and his physical condition gradually improved.
However, he later did not take his medication on time for a number of reasons, which led to the re-emergence of tumours and the deterioration of his condition. This case tells us that the target requires the active cooperation of the patient so that the best treatment can be achieved.
Finally, I would like to re-emphasize the attention given to targeting treatment. Target-oriented treatment is a new treatment that, although it has high levels of specificity and fewer side effects, still requires the active cooperation of patients. It was to be hoped that people would be fully informed about the subject before taking targeted treatment, and that it would be done in strict compliance with the requirements of doctors.
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