This Washington hospital aims to measure precision medicine's worth (Video)

If you get past the hype and the marketing behind precision medicine, many would be surprised to learn how few genes doctors currently can use to pinpoint treatment for specific illnesses. While the science is expanding, finding genes like BRCA1 or BRCA2 to help target certain breast cancers is still a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. "Precision medicine is only benefiting a small number of patients," said Dr. John Marshall, chief of hematology/oncology at MedStar Georgetown University…
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