Publication Title
CA: a cancer journal for clinicians
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2019
Keywords
Biomarkers; Genetic Techniques; Humans; Molecular Targeted Therapy; Mutation; Neoplasms; Precision Medicine; biomarkers; cancer; drug target; gene expression profiling; molecular profiling; molecular-targeted therapy; mutation; precision medicine; sequence analysis
Abstract
The world of molecular profiling has undergone revolutionary changes over the last few years as knowledge, technology, and even standard clinical practice have evolved. Broad molecular profiling is now nearly essential for all patients with metastatic solid tumors. New agents have been approved based on molecular testing instead of tumor site of origin. Molecular profiling methodologies have likewise changed such that tests that were performed on patients a few years ago are no longer complete and possibly inaccurate today. As with all rapid change, medical providers can quickly fall behind or struggle to find up-to-date sources to ensure he or she provides optimum care. In this review, the authors provide the current state of the art for molecular profiling/precision medicine, practice standards, and a view into the future ahead.
Area of Special Interest
Cancer
Specialty/Research Institute
Oncology
