Cancer Treatment Breakthrough: Functional Precision Medicine Shows Promise in Personalizing Therapies
Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death among children in the U.S. and globally, with diagnoses on the rise in those under 50. Despite advancements in standard cancer treatments, many patients still face uncertain outcomes when treatments fail to work effectively.
In a recent breakthrough, functional precision medicine has emerged as a promising approach in personalizing cancer therapies. This method involves testing different medications on a patient’s own cancer cells before treatment, tailoring therapies to improve outcomes.
A clinical trial combining drug sensitivity testing with DNA testing in children with cancer has shown significant improvements in outcomes by matching patients with more effective treatment options. This approach analyzes a patient’s unique DNA mutations and tests over 100 FDA-approved drugs on the patient’s cancer cells.
Studies have shown that 83% of cancer patients who received treatments guided by functional precision medicine experienced clinical benefit, including improved response and survival rates. Researchers are now expanding their studies to include more patients with treatment-resistant cancers, using AI analysis and tailored drug combinations to personalize therapies for each individual.
The ultimate goal of functional precision medicine is to provide more patients with access to personalized cancer treatments by better understanding how to match cancer drugs to individual patients. This innovative approach holds promise in revolutionizing cancer treatment and improving outcomes for patients worldwide.
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