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The Future of Integration of Targeted Therapy with Genomics in Personalized Medicine
Targeted therapies guided by genomics have revolutionized medical care by providing medicine tailored to the biology of each patient, rather than one-size-fits-all treatments. As these new therapeutic paradigms are still developing in medical practice, this opinion discusses the challenges associated with implementing genomics, targeted drugs, and personalized medicine. Ravi Dashnamoorthy Ph.D. Principal Scientist Biology, Genosco Inc
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ne in five people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The number of new cancer cases will increase from 15.1 million in 2020 to 28 million by 2040. Similarly,