What are the Clinical Applications of Exome Sequencing in Cancer?
Exome sequencing has several important clinical applications: - Diagnosis: Identifying specific genetic mutations can help diagnose different types of cancer. - Prognosis: Certain genetic alterations are associated with prognosis and can provide information about disease progression and patient outcomes. - Targeted Therapy: Identifying actionable mutations that can be targeted by specific drugs, enabling personalized treatment plans. - Monitoring: Tracking genetic changes over time to monitor treatment response and detect recurrence.
