What is Precision Oncology, and Why Do I Need It?

On this episode of Cancer Informant you will learn about precision oncology, and how it might be important in your cancer journey.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction - What is Precision Oncology?
01:08 - The Rapid Evolution of Revolutionary Cancer Treatments
03:43 - Why Precision Oncology is Important
07:05 - The Gap in Cancer Care - Academic vs Community Centers
08:15 - Advice for Cancer Patients - how to ensure that you are getting the best treatment
10:12 - Using Past Tissue Biopsies for Current Testing
11:10 - PARP Inhibitor Therapy & Germline Treatments
11:52 - Genetic Testing for Precision Oncology
13:35 - Liquid Biopsy for Patients without Access to Tissue Biopsy
15:12 - Summary
16:30 - Closing Remarks