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Next Generation Sequencing for the Detection of Actionable Mutations in Solid and Liquid Tumors
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Next Generation Sequencing for the Detection of Actionable Mutations in Solid and Liquid Tumors

Published on: September 20, 2016

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Next-generation sequencing and molecular therapy

Cienne Morton1, Debashis Sarker2, Paul Ross3

  • 1Medical Oncology Department, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK Cienne.morton@gstt.nhs.uk.

Clinical Medicine (London, England)
|January 25, 2023
PubMed

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Identifying critical cancer mutations is key. Next-generation sequencing aids in finding actionable biomarkers for targeted therapies, advancing personalized cancer medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genomics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Cancers possess numerous mutations, but only a few drive malignancy.
  • Understanding cancer's genomic complexity reveals actionable biomarkers.
  • Targeted therapies and immunotherapy show success in cancers like NSCLC, breast, and melanoma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of next-generation sequencing in identifying actionable cancer mutations.
  • To discuss the shift towards targeted therapies and immunotherapy in cancer treatment.
  • To outline challenges in achieving personalized medicine for more cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing next-generation sequencing for high-throughput genomic interrogation.
  • Analyzing genomic data to detect actionable mutations and fusions.
  • Reviewing advancements in targeted therapy and immunotherapy development.

Main Results:

  • Next-generation sequencing enables efficient and affordable genomic analysis.
  • Detection of actionable mutations and fusions is facilitated for individual patients.
  • Identification of novel predictive and prognostic biomarkers is enhanced.

Conclusions:

  • Personalized medicine relies on identifying critical cancer mutations and developing targeted therapies.
  • Next-generation sequencing is crucial for advancing personalized cancer care.
  • Overcoming challenges in biopsy, sequencing, interpretation, and therapy development is essential for broader personalized medicine application.
Keywords:
cancer genomicsliquid biopsynextgeneration sequencingtargeted therapy

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