Genetic changes in certain genes that can cause cancer can really change how well treatments work. Here’s how:
Targeted Therapy: Some specific changes in the genes can make tumors easier to treat with special medicines called targeted therapies, like kinase inhibitors.
Resistance Mechanisms: Other changes can help the cancer fight back against treatments, which can make regular treatments not work as well.
Biomarkers: Looking at a person's genetic profile can help predict how well they will respond to different treatments.
When we understand these genetic changes, it helps create medicine that is made just for the patient!
Genetic changes in certain genes that can cause cancer can really change how well treatments work. Here’s how:
Targeted Therapy: Some specific changes in the genes can make tumors easier to treat with special medicines called targeted therapies, like kinase inhibitors.
Resistance Mechanisms: Other changes can help the cancer fight back against treatments, which can make regular treatments not work as well.
Biomarkers: Looking at a person's genetic profile can help predict how well they will respond to different treatments.
When we understand these genetic changes, it helps create medicine that is made just for the patient!