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Anticipating precision medicine's future

    Cancer Discovery
    |January 10, 2014
    PubMed
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    Researchers should prioritize whole-genome sequencing for routine cancer diagnosis instead of single-gene tests. This approach offers a comprehensive view for personalized cancer care and improved diagnostic strategies.

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