Precision oncology is at an inflection point worldwide as we move away from a one-size-fits-all approach towards tailored treatments for individual patients. From a scientific and technological standpoint, tremendous advances have been made, with several targeted therapies approved.1 According to Dr. Henning Schulze-Bergkamen, Head of the Center of Tumor Diseases at St. Mary Hospital in Wesel, Germany, genomic profiling for cancer diagnosis and treatment for certain tumor types is already commonplace in many parts of the world, including Germany, however, the implementation of this practice still faces many challenges.
Actionable insights for precision oncology implementation with digital solutions
- Implement evidence-based, easy-to-use, accurate and efficient solutions that are interoperable with current electronic medical records (EMRs) and laboratory information system (LIS) solutions, as well as scalable and flexible
- Select solutions that enable you to do quality assurance, utilization metrics, education and research
- Ensure to be compliant with patient data protection laws and regulations by collecting, storing, and transmitting patient data securely
- Partner with a reputable and experienced provider of healthcare digital solutions
References:
- Zhou and Li. (2022). BMC Med 20, 90. Article available from https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-022-02287-3 [Accessed May 2023]
