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How monoclonal antibodies treat cancer
An NCI animation showing how monoclonal antibodies may block growth signals, help immune cells identify cancer cells, or deliver treatment to selected targets. Whether a medicine applies depends on the cancer and its markers.
Source
- Source channel
- National Cancer Institute
- Published
- Duration
- 200 seconds
- Evidence type
- clinical_guideline
- Review status
- ai_reviewed
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-14T15:26:53.767916+00:00
- Reviewer role
- CancerHelp AI/content safety review
- Applicability
- General education; individual applicability depends on the clinical situation.
Topics
- targeted therapy
- monoclonal antibodies
- biomarkers
- cancer treatment
- patient education
- monoclonal antibodies cancer
- targeted therapy explained
- biomarkers and targeted treatment
Transcript
Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made molecules designed for a specific target. The NCI video explains that they may block signals cancer cells need, flag cells for immune destruction, or carry drugs, toxins, or radioactive particles to cancer cells.
Educational information only. Confirm decisions with your treating clinician.