作者: François Thomas , Christine Desmedt , Philippe Aftimos , Ahmad Awada
DOI: 10.1097/CCO.0000000000000078
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摘要: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Next generation sequencing (NGS) allows the rapid analysis of genomes and has brought invaluable information on cancer biology drug targets. Laboratories have started to provide NGS data physicians aid in prescription targeted drugs. The review presents recent clinical experience with NGS. RECENT FINDINGS: Clinical studies support potential tailor treatment patients alterations their genome a process called precision medicine. Case reports, analyses early phase trials, series lung recently shown superior outcome for matching specific molecular alterations. is also useful detect germline mutations associated hereditary cancers. SUMMARY: other technologies are transforming practice medical oncology research. Sequencing primary tumors, metastases, or blood-derived circulating tumor DNA great guide individualized treatment. However, integration as breakthrough technology operational challenges such processing, education interpretation, reimbursement. ? 2014 Wolters Kluwer Health.