Dartmouth Scientists Identify Genetic Blueprint for Cancers of the Appendix
Using next generation DNA sequencing, Dartmouth scientists have identified potentially actionable mutations in cancers of the appendix. When specific mutations for a cancer type are identified, patients can be treated with chemotherapy or other targeted agents that work on those mutations.
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Robin Dutcher Tags: Features News Press Release cancer genetics Gregory Tsongalis Norris Cotton Cancer Center Source Type: news
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