Although the definition is evolving, truly personalized cancer care might be thought of as having four major pillars: interrogation of the cancer, predictive testing, inherited genes, and patient lifestyle, values and goals.
Fewer people are dying from cancer due to advances in research, screening and treatment, according to a new report. In order for the death rate to fall further, U.S. oncologists must prioritize personalized treatment and addressing social determinants of health, an expert argued.
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IBM Watson Health and Illumina have formed their very own dream team for tumor sequencing, curation and interpretation. Combined, the two platforms help make cancer genomics more accessible and scalable, but it's the potential for greater scientific standardization that the field needs most.