The role of surgeons in building a personalized medicine program

J Surg Oncol. 2015 Jan;111(1):3-8. doi: 10.1002/jso.23684. Epub 2014 Jun 25.

Abstract

Changes in technology, with decreases in the cost of molecular profiling, has expanded the interest in creating institution-wide personalized medicine platforms to allow selective assessment of a given patient's tumor in real time, with the ability to utilize that information for patient-care decisions. In order for this approach to function adequately, a multidisciplinary team must be created in an environment with dedicated support at an institutional level.

Keywords: genomics; next-generation sequencing; personalized medicine; precision medicine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Genome, Human
  • Genomics
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Physician's Role*
  • Precision Medicine*
  • Surgeons*