We will use the unique set of mutations present in that individual's cancer, as a barcode or thumbprint that we can exploit as innovative diagnostics to monitor for cancer recurrence and diagnose it early,» explained Dr Iain Tan, co-lead author of the study who is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at NCCS and also a clinician scientist at GIS. (sciencedaily.com)
When treatment begins to fail, University of Chicago medical oncologists with expertise in GIST can offer treatment with multiple novel agents, including sunitinib or investigational drugs available only through clinical trials. (uchospitals.edu)
Our breast center team works in collaboration with medical oncologists in the Breast Cancer Program at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. (hopkinsmedicine.org)