The future of cancer treatment lies in precision medicine from "summary" of EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES IN PB by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Precision medicine represents a paradigm shift in cancer treatment. The idea is to move beyond the one-size-fits-all approach that has been the cornerstone of cancer therapy for decades. The essence of precision medicine lies in the recognition that cancer is not a single disease, but a constellation of diseases, each with its unique genetic signature. By understanding these genetic signatures, doctors can tailor treatment plans to individual patients based on the specific characteristics of their cancer. The advent of precision medicine has been made possible by advances in technology that allow for the sequencing of the human genome at a fraction of the cost and time it once took. This has enabled researchers to identify the genetic mutations that drive cancer growth, leading to the development of targeted therapies that attack these mutations directly. These targeted therapies are a far cry from the blunt instruments of chemotherapy and radiation, which often do as much harm as good. One of the most promising aspects of precision medicine is the potential to spare patients from unnecessary treatments th...
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