Visualizing the patient pathway in precision medicine: the identification of barriers and best practices across different stakeholder groups

Precision medicine is here and ready to improve outcomes, yet patients cannot access the necessary tools and supports, the recent PEOF heard Precision medicine represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of many of the most serious diseases, with the promise of tailored therapies and much-enhanced outcomes. Yet global access to this approach remains patchy […]

Raising awareness of Cancers of Unknown Primary

CUP Awareness Week: connecting researchers, clinicians and patient advocates  Cancer is usually diagnosed and treated based on where it began. If the disease originates in the lung, it is called lung cancer even if it spreads to the bones or the liver. This matters because it informs treatment decisions, prompting oncologists to follow standard pathways […]

The true meaning of personalized medicine

A recent virtual workshop sought to determine the needs of patients when it comes to personalized or precision medicine. Danielle Barron reports  What is personalized medicine, and what does it mean for the everyday reality of patients? A uniquely designed workshop at the recent Patient Engagement Open Forum sought to answer these questions by seeking […]