Future projections in biotherapy.
OBJECTIVE
To review barriers to effective biotherapy and future trends in biotherapy and the expertise needed by oncology nurses to address the challenges that will result from these changes.


METHODS
Review articles and book chapters related to biotherapy.


CONCLUSIONS
To sustain the progress made in biotherapy, barriers that limit the effectiveness of treatment must be addressed and basic research continued. Targeted areas for new biotherapy strategies are interference with cellular communication, control of the cell cycle, and interference with the process of metastasis.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses with creativity and motivation will continue to lead the way in developing management strategies for patients receiving future therapies.
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Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA.
D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000639:trends; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000639:trends; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007155:Immunologic Factors