Predictive Molecular Tumour Testing : What Are the Obstacles between Bench and Bedside?
Joint Authors
Michael, Michael
Mileshkin, Linda
Shah, Bhaumik
Source
Chemotherapy Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There have been many exciting new breakthroughs in understanding tumour biology.
This has opened up the possibility of personalized treatment for people with certain tumours.
The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and K-ras are two such targets that can help classify tumours on a molecular basis and guide treatment decisions.
However, there are still questions about how best to implement new molecular tests like these to characterize tumours in clinical practice.
Potential obstacles include availability of good quality tissue specimens, access to the right test, and consensus about interpretation, funding, and availability.
In this paper, we review these issues, by discussing these two examples in detail and suggest some actions for addressing potential barriers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mileshkin, Linda& Shah, Bhaumik& Michael, Michael. 2012. Predictive Molecular Tumour Testing : What Are the Obstacles between Bench and Bedside?. Chemotherapy Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502210
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mileshkin, Linda…[et al.]. Predictive Molecular Tumour Testing : What Are the Obstacles between Bench and Bedside?. Chemotherapy Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502210
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mileshkin, Linda& Shah, Bhaumik& Michael, Michael. Predictive Molecular Tumour Testing : What Are the Obstacles between Bench and Bedside?. Chemotherapy Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502210
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502210