What Are the Clinical Applications of WGS in Cancer?
WGS can be used to guide precision medicine approaches in oncology. By identifying specific genetic mutations in a patient's tumor, clinicians can tailor treatments to target those alterations. For example, patients with certain driver mutations may benefit from targeted therapies that specifically inhibit the mutated proteins. Additionally, WGS can help in identifying patients who are likely to respond to immunotherapies based on their tumor mutational burden or other genomic features.
