What are the Challenges of Implementing Precision Medicine?
Despite its potential, precision medicine in cancer faces several challenges:
Complexity: The genetic landscape of cancer is highly complex and heterogeneous, with significant variability between different patients and even within different regions of the same tumor. Cost: Genomic sequencing and the development of targeted therapies can be expensive, posing financial challenges for both healthcare systems and patients. Access: Access to advanced genomic technologies and targeted therapies may be limited in certain regions or populations. Resistance: Cancer cells can develop resistance to targeted therapies over time, necessitating ongoing research and the development of new treatment strategies.
