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Targeted therapy
Source: Childhood Heart Tumors (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 4, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood heart tumors
Targeted therapy uses drugs or other substances to block the action of specific enzymes, proteins, or other molecules involved in the growth of tumor cells.
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Targeted therapies used to treat benign heart tumors include:
everolimus
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sirolimus
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Learn more about Targeted Therapy to Treat Cancer.
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