The translational challenges of precision oncology
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Oriol Pich Chris Bailey Tom Watkins Simone Zaccaria Mariam Jamal-Hanjani Charles SwantonAbstract
The translational challenges in the field of precision oncology are in part related to the biological complexity and diversity of this disease. Technological advances in genomics have facilitated large sequencing efforts and discoveries that have further supported this notion. In this review, we reflect on the impact of these discoveries on our understanding of several concepts: cancer initiation, cancer prevention, early detection, adjuvant therapy and minimal residual disease monitoring, cancer drug resistance, and cancer evolution in metastasis. We discuss key areas of focus for improving cancer outcomes, from biological insights to clinical application, and suggest where the development of these technologies will lead us. Finally, we discuss practical challenges to the wider adoption of molecular profiling in the clinic and the need for robust translational infrastructure.
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Journal Cancer Cell
Volume 40
Issue number 5
Pages 458-478
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Publisher website (DOI) 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.04.002
Europe PubMed Central 35487215
Pubmed 35487215
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