How Does Biomarker Research Impact Cancer Treatment?
Biomarker research has revolutionized cancer treatment by enabling targeted therapies. Targeted therapy involves drugs that specifically target cancer cells with certain biomarkers, sparing normal cells and reducing side effects. For instance, the presence of the HER2 biomarker in breast cancer can guide the use of trastuzumab, a targeted therapy. Biomarkers also play a role in determining which patients are likely to benefit from specific immunotherapies.
