Types of targeted cancer drugs and immunotherapy

Find out about the different types of targeted cancer drugs and immunotherapy for melanoma skin cancer and their side effects.

Vemurafenib (Zelboraf)

Vemurafenib is a type of targeted cancer drug called a cancer growth blocker. Find out how you have it and other important information about taking it.

Dabrafenib (Tafinlar)

Find out what dabrafenib is, how you have it and other important information about taking this drug.

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda)

Pembrolizumab is a type of immunotherapy. You might have it for a number of different types of cancers.

Ipilimumab (Yervoy)

Ipilimumab is a type of immunotherapy. It is a treatment for a number of different types of cancer.

Nivolumab (Opdivo)

Nivolumab is a type of cancer treatment drug called an immunotherapy. It is a treatment for a number of different types of cancer. 

Talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC)

Talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) is a type of immunotherapy treatment for melanoma skin cancer. Find out how you have it and other important information about taking T-VEC.

Ipilimumab and nivolumab

Ipilimumab and nivolumab is a combination of cancer drugs. It is a treatment for a number of different types of cancer.

Encorafenib and binimetinib

Encorafenib and binimetinib are targeted cancer drugs. Find out how you have them, the possible side effects and other important information about taking them.

Dabrafenib and trametinib

Dabrafenib and trametinib are targeted cancer drugs for melanoma skin cancer and non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Find out how you have them, the possible side effects and other important information.

Imiquimod cream (Aldara)

Imiquimod cream uses your body’s natural defences to help kill cancer cells. Find out how you have it and what the side effects are.

Last reviewed: 
21 May 2020
Next review due: 
21 May 2023