ADC Best Practices: What You Need to Know About Antibody-Drug Conjugates

When it comes to treating cancer, antibody-drug conjugates, a type of targeted cancer therapy that delivers powerful drugs directly to cancer cells using antibodies. Also known as ADCs, they’re not just another drug class—they’re a shift in how we think about chemotherapy. Unlike traditional chemo that hits everything, ADCs act like smart missiles. The antibody finds the cancer cell, and the attached drug kills it from the inside. This precision means fewer side effects, better outcomes, and more hope for people with hard-to-treat cancers.

But ADCs aren’t simple to use. drug delivery systems, the technology that controls how and where a drug travels in the body have to be flawless. If the linker breaks too early, the drug poisons healthy tissue. If it doesn’t break at all, the cancer cell survives. That’s why targeted cancer therapy, a treatment approach focused on specific molecular targets in cancer cells demands strict protocols. Doctors don’t just prescribe them—they monitor them closely. Blood tests, imaging, and symptom tracking aren’t optional. They’re part of the standard.

What you’ll find in these posts isn’t theory. It’s real-world insight from people who’ve seen ADCs in action. You’ll read about how brand manufacturers make their own generic versions to stay competitive, how new drug approvals change the game, and how side effects are managed with psychological strategies that actually work. There are comparisons between ADCs and older treatments, guides on how to spot early signs of toxicity, and even advice on navigating drug labels to understand what’s really in your medicine.

This isn’t a list of buzzwords. It’s a collection of practical tools for patients, caregivers, and clinicians who need to know what works, what doesn’t, and why. Whether you’re weighing treatment options, tracking side effects, or just trying to understand why your doctor chose one drug over another, these posts give you the facts without the fluff. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, what to watch for, and how to stay in control—even when the science gets complicated.