Precision Oncology in Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2024 Apr;33(2):321-341. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2023.12.007. Epub 2024 Jan 9.ABSTRACTPrecision medicine is used to treat gastrointestinal malignancies including esophageal, gastric, small bowel, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. Cutting-edge assays to detect and treat these cancers are active areas of research and will soon become standard of care. Colorectal cancer is a prime example of precision oncology as disease site is no longer the final determinate of treatment. Here, the authors describe how leveraging an understanding of tumor biology translates to individualized patient care using evidence-based practices.PMID:38401913 | DOI:10.1016/j.soc.2023.12.007
Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research