Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies are a type of medicine designed in a lab that works with your body's immune system to treat blood cancers. These antibodies specifically seek out and attach to certain markers, called antigens, found on cancer cells. Once attached, they can help your immune system destroy cancer cells, stop them from growing, or carry medicine directly to the cancer. Understanding how monoclonal antibodies work can help you prepare for your treatment and know what to expect from these medicines in managing blood cancer.