The first step in personalized treatments is understanding the genetic and biological characteristics of the tumor. For this purpose, genomic tests, liquid biopsies (ctDNA), and other molecular analysis methods are used.
Genomic Tests: Identify mutations and targetable biomarkers in the tumor’s genetic structure. For example, mutations such as EGFR, ALK, and KRAS play a critical role in determining the appropriate treatment.
Liquid Biopsy: Analyzes tumor DNA in the bloodstream and can be used for both diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Smart drugs: Targeted and Innovative Solutions in Cancer Treatment
Smart drugs are a new beacon of hope in cancer treatment. These innovative therapies target cancer cells, rendering them ineffective while minimizing harm to healthy cells. They offer significant advantages in efficacy and patient quality of life.
“Your Genes, Your Treatment”
Why is Genomic Profiling Important?
Genomic profiling aims to determine which treatment methods may be effective by analyzing the genetic changes in cancer cells in detail. Cancer is different in every patient, and genetic mutations affect how the tumor grows and spreads. Therefore, basing treatment on genetic foundations offers a more effective and targeted approach.
Immunotherapy: A New Hope in Cancer Treatment
Immunotherapy, as a groundbreaking approach in cancer treatment, is increasingly becoming a source of hope for more and more patients. Both scientific advances and clinical experiences solidify this method’s establishment in cancer treatment. Personalized approaches and combined treatment options represent a new era in the fight against cancer through immunotherapy.
Radiation therapy is a treatment method that uses high-energy radiation beams to destroy cancer cells or stop their growth. This treatment is usually administered from outside the body using a device (external beam radiation therapy). However, in some specific cases, radioactive materials can also be placed directly near or inside the tumor to deliver treatment (brachytherapy).
Chemotherapy is a form of treatment that uses powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells or control their growth. These drugs are usually administered intravenously (through a vein), but in some specific cases, they may also be taken orally in tablet form.
Treatment Duration: The duration of chemotherapy can vary from person to person depending on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient’s response to treatment. Your treatment plan will be meticulously created by your specialist physician, taking these factors into account.