Abstract:The concept of precision oncology is straightforward, but the actual results of treating advanced cancer patients with the targeted drug suggested by genomic analysis have been generally disappointing, indicating that this approach is not yet ready for routine clinical practice. A number of possible improvements can and will be tested by additional clinical trials.
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