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Immunotherapy

A type of biological therapy is the impact ofmonoclonal antibodies (targeted therapies).Some of such antibodies have a toxin that disrupts the cell leukemia.

In the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphomasare widely primenenyat rituximab - a monoclonal antibody which is directed against the action of lymphoid antigen CD20. Use of this drug led to high remission rates in patientspreviously were difficult to therapy. Special role in oncology play other biologically active substances: interferons and interleukins.

While the use of biological and immunotherapyin oncology raises more questions than itprovides answers. However, there is no doubt that in the near future, the industry will continue to evolve.

  Biological therapy involves the following treatments:
• Immunotherapy
• Angiogenesis inhibitors are substances which inhibit the growth of blood vessels in tumors.
• Gene therapy

Side effects of biological therapy and individual differ depending on the type of drug received. This may be rash, or swelling at the injection site of the drug. And headache, muscle pain, fever, or weakness. During treatment conductedregular monitoring of blood for signs of anemia and other changes.

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