How Do Prognostic Biomarkers Impact Treatment Decisions?
By providing insights into the aggressiveness of a tumor and its likely progression, prognostic biomarkers can influence treatment decisions in several ways. For instance, patients with biomarkers indicating a poor prognosis may be candidates for more aggressive treatment strategies, such as high-dose chemotherapy or combination therapies. Conversely, patients with favorable biomarkers might avoid unnecessary aggressive treatments and their associated side effects.
