How is precision medicine influencing cancer treatment?
Precision medicine aims to tailor treatments based on the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors of individual patients. One of the key elements is genomic sequencing, which helps identify specific mutations driving a patient's cancer. Treatments can then be customized to target these mutations directly. For example, the identification of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations has led to the use of PARP inhibitors in breast and ovarian cancer treatment. The goal is to increase the efficacy and reduce the side effects of cancer therapies.
