Biological therapy

The links on this page will help you to find out more about biological  therapies (targeted therapies) for colorectal cancers
When substances which occur naturally in the body are used as treatments they are called biological therapies. There are different types of biological therapies.  A type called monocolonal antibodies are used to treat cancers of the colon or rectum they include bevacizumab (Avastin®) cetuximab (Erbitux®) and panitumumab (Vectibix®).
 Any local links available are displayed at the top of the page followed by links  to national and international organisations

Page last edited: 27 July 2011

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