Which Pediatric Conditions Can Benefit from Targeted Therapies?
Targeted therapies are being increasingly used for various pediatric conditions, including:
1. Leukemia: Specific drugs targeting genetic mutations in leukemia cells. 2. Neuroblastoma: Monoclonal antibodies targeting GD2, a molecule found on neuroblastoma cells. 3. Brain Tumors: Targeted therapies focusing on specific genetic changes in brain tumor cells. 4. Cystic Fibrosis: Treatments targeting the defective CFTR protein.
