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Candidate Gene Testing in Clinical Cohort Studies with Multiplexed Genotyping and Mass Spectrometry
Published on: June 21, 2018
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[Genomic profiling and personalized approach, utopia or future reality? A clinical case.]
Giovanna Antonelli1, Francesco Ferraù1
1Oncologia Medica, Ospedale San Vincenzo, Taormina.
Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|November 18, 2020
Summary
Genomic profiling in advanced lung cancer identified a rare ATM genetic alteration in a young patient. This led to off-label niraparib treatment, showcasing a personalized future strategy for targeted therapies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Genomics
- Personalized Medicine
Background:
- Advanced lung cancer management increasingly involves younger patients requiring complex, personalized treatments.
- Genomic profiling can guide therapy selection, differentiating between chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted agents.
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