13 September 2024
Next-Generation Sequencing
Value and Challenges for Precision Oncology Realisation in Real World Practice
In this interview, Prof Chiu discusses the value of NGS testing to identify lung cancer driver mutations to detect and treat lung cancer early. He also…
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NGS and precision oncology in Australia: insights from Profs Peter Gibbs and Svetlana Cherepanoff
In this article, Prof Peter Gibbs and Prof Svetlana Cherepanoff discuss the issues surrounding the clinical integration of NGS in Australia.
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NGS and precision oncology in Taiwan: insights from Dr Jan-Gowth Chang and Dr Jason CH Hsieh
NGS and digital applications for oncology management can help improve early cancer detection and prevention, reducing human and economic costs of the cancer. In this article,…
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NGS and precision oncology in India: insights from Dr Amit Rauthan
In this article, Dr Amit Rauthan shares insights on the challenges and opportunities for greater NGS adoption in India.
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18 August 2023
Clinical and Economic Impact of Upfront Next-Generation Sequencing for Metastatic NSCLC in East Asia
This study aimed to evaluate the economic impact of upfront NGS compared to testing modalities in East Asian patients with mNSCLC, by using Hong Kong as…
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17 August 2023
A framework to rank genomic alterations as targets for cancer precision medicine: the ESMO Scale for Clinical Actionability of molecular Targets (ESCAT)
This study proposes a unified framework to classify targets for precision cancer medicine based on clinical evidence of utility, to aid oncologists in prioritising potential targets…
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11 August 2023
The impact of the multi-disciplinary molecular tumour board and integrative next generation sequencing on clinical outcomes in advanced solid tumours
The integration of next-generation sequencing (NGS) comprehensive gene profiling (CGP) into clinical practice is playing an increasingly important role in oncology. Therefore, the HKU-HKSH Multi-disciplinary Molecular…
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22 May 2023
Cancer genomic testing | Jennifer’s story
Comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is a method of cancer genomic testing used to reveal the unique set of mutations within the cancer’s DNA which determine how…
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NGS and precision oncology in Hong Kong: insights from Dr Lam Tai-Chung
In this article, Dr Lam Tai-Chung shares how his institution has had first-hand experience of landmark cases and outstanding treatment responses from using NGS in seemingly…
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Next-generation sequencing (NGS) drives precision oncology in Singapore
In this article, Dr David Tan discusses the potential of NGS in Singapore, where the adoption of this technology is only just beginning to take root.
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NGS and precision oncology in South Korea: insights from Prof Kim Jee-Hyun
In this article, Prof Jee Hyun Kim explains her clinical experiences of NGS, and how she sees it evolving within South Korea’s innovative healthcare ecosystem.
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Breaking barriers to precision oncology implementation with digital solutions
While precision oncology has shown great promise, there are still barriers to its implementation, such as data fragmentation, staff shortages and time, funding, and lack of…
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19 May 2023
Unlocking the Value of Quality Next-Generation Sequencing in APAC
This whitepaper shares recommendations on ensuring standardization and quality of NGS across the region, to realize the potential of NGS and establish more effective and market-appropriate…
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19 May 2023
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for lung cancer
The NCCN Guidelines are a comprehensive set of guidelines detailing the sequential management decisions and interventions to assist in the decision-making process of individuals involved in…
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19 May 2023
Recommendations for the Use of Next-Generation Sequencing and the Molecular Tumor Board for Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Report from KSMO and KCSG Precision Medicine Networking Group
These recommendations provide a critical guidance from NGS panel testing to final treatment decision based on MTB discussion.
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