HERCEPTIN
Action:
Antigrowth
Target cancer:
Breast cancer
Manufacturer:
Genentech
Side effects:
Fever and chills; in rare cases, heart problems and potentially fatal allergic reactions
Cost:
About $700 for a week's worth of injections. In clinical trials, the median time on Herceptin was 36 weeks.
Total cost:
$25,000
RITUXAN
Action:
Targeted cell destruction
Target cancer:
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Manufacturer:
Genentech/IDEC
