From Genomic Testing to Digital Biomarkers: The Expanding Role of Biomarkers in Oncology

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Biomarkers have moved from the margins of oncology to the center of clinical decision-making. They now help establish diagnosis and prognosis, identify patients most likely to benefit from targeted therapy or immunotherapy, monitor response, detect molecular residual disease and emerging resistance,…

Aug 20^th • 35 mins read

Proportion of Patients in Phase I Oncology Trials Receiving Treatments That Are Ultimately Approved

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Phase I oncology trials are often considered a therapeutic option, but this claim is primarily based on surrogate measures like objective response rates. A systematic search was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic value of phase I cancer trial participation, focusing on the likelihood of patien…

Apr 1^st • 14 mins read

Are the chronological age cutoffs used in clinical oncology guidelines biologically meaningful?

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Age is a significant risk factor for cancer, influencing tumour biology, treatment recommendations, and therapy response. Breast cancer incidence peaks around 70 years of age, with over one-third of diagnoses in this age group. Clinical guidelines vary in defining "older" patients, using …

Dec 1^st • 4 mins read