title: Oral targeted therapy for cancer.
abstract: Oral targeted therapies are increasingly being used to treat cancer. They work by interfering with specific molecules or pathways involved in tumour growth. It is essential that health professionals managing patients taking these drugs have appropriate training and skills. They should be aware of potential adverse effects and drug interactions, and be able to manage toxicities when they occur. Despite the selectivity of these targeted therapies, they still have serious adverse effects including skin reactions, diarrhoea and altered organ function.
authors.affiliation: Assistant director of pharmacy, Senior consultant pharmacist - cancer services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Carrington
keywords: adverse effects; drug interactions; targeted cancer therapies; tyrosine kinase inhibitors