[Precision medicine in oncology: what contribution to clinical practice?]

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Claudia Cardone1, Alfonso De Stefano1

  • 1Oncologia clinica sperimentale addominale, Istituto nazionale tumori - Irccs Fondazione "G. Pascale", Napoli.

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|May 25, 2023
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Precision medicine offers tailored prevention and treatment strategies based on individual patient and disease characteristics, showing success in oncology. Accelerating its clinical application requires optimizing methodology, diagnostics, data analysis, and prioritizing patient-centered care.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genomics
  • Personalized Medicine

Context:

  • Precision medicine aims to customize healthcare.
  • Oncology has seen significant success with personalized approaches.
  • Translating precision medicine from theory to practice faces challenges.

Purpose:

  • To explore the concept and application of precision medicine.
  • To highlight the successes and challenges in oncology.
  • To suggest improvements for clinical implementation.

Summary:

  • Precision medicine utilizes patient-specific data for tailored prevention and treatment.
  • Oncology exemplifies successful personalization in healthcare.
  • Bridging the gap to clinical practice necessitates advancements in methodology, diagnostics, data analysis, and patient-centered care.

Impact:

  • Potential to improve patient outcomes in oncology.
  • Accelerates the adoption of personalized healthcare strategies.
  • Enhances the focus on individual patient needs in clinical settings.

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