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Precision Oncology is a tailored approach to cancer treatment that uses genetic, molecular, and cellular information to create personalized therapy plans. It involves analyzing a patient’s unique cancer profile to select targeted treatments, optimize drug efficacy, and minimize side effects, leading to more effective and individualized care.

Causes: Precision oncology does not address a specific cause but focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular characteristics of an individual’s cancer. These characteristics can include mutations, gene expressions, and other biomarkers that contribute to cancer development and progression.

Treatments: Precision oncology uses targeted therapies based on a patient’s unique cancer profile. Treatments may include:

  • Targeted Therapies: Drugs that specifically target cancer cells based on their genetic and molecular markers.
  • Immunotherapy: Treatments that enhance the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
  • Hormone Therapy: Used for cancers influenced by hormones, such as breast and prostate cancers.
  • Personalized Chemotherapy: Adjusts chemotherapy regimens based on genetic insights into how a patient’s cancer responds to drugs.
  • Clinical Trials: Access to experimental therapies tailored to the genetic makeup of the cancer.

The goal of precision oncology is to provide more effective, personalized treatment plans that target the specific aspects of an individual’s cancer, improving outcomes and reducing unnecessary side effects.