The rise of personalized medicine in cancer care from "summary" of EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES IN PB by Siddhartha Mukherjee
As we navigate the complex landscape of cancer treatment, a new paradigm is emerging - one that promises to revolutionize the way we approach the disease. This paradigm, known as personalized medicine, represents a seismic shift in our understanding of cancer and our approach to treating it. At the heart of personalized medicine is the recognition that no two cancers are alike. Each cancer is unique, with its own distinct genetic signature and biological characteristics. This understanding has profound implications for how we diagnose and treat the disease. Traditionally, cancer treatment has been guided by broad-based approaches that target the disease based on its location in the body. However, personalized medicine takes a different approach. Instead of tre...
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