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- Health Equity in Biomarker Testing and Targeted Therapy
Despite evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of biomarker testing and targeted therapy, currently not all individuals benefit equitably from these advances There are notable racial ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in access and utilization of these advancements in care
- Targeted Treatments Could Provide Answers for Cancer Patients
Targeted therapies work, but only if patients have access to them By making biomarker testing more readily available, policymakers can improve cancer outcomes Cancer touches people from all walks of life But, too often, cutting-edge cancer treatments aren’t accessible to everyone equally
- Gene-targeted therapies: Towards equitable development . . . - PubMed
Rare disease researchers and clinicians must simultaneously recognize the life-altering potential of early diagnosis and administration of gene-targeted therapeutics while acknowledging that not everyone who experiences a rare disease and needs these therapies will be able to afford or access them
- Access to targeted therapies for CUP patients is still an issue
Again, this presentation highlights that access to targeted therapy is key and currently easier if you can give the disease a name,” observes Krämer Although targeted therapies and immunotherapies are now standard for many tumour types, they are not yet accessible for most patients with CUP, and “this should be an important focus to
- Targeted Therapy for Cancer - NCI
Because of resistance, targeted therapy may work best when used with more than one type of targeted therapy or with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation
- Equitable Access to Cancer Treatment: Breaking Down Barriers
Equitable access to medical treatment for cancer patients is a critical issue that affects health outcomes and overall quality of life
- Targeted Therapy - American Cancer Society
Most people get targeted therapy as infusions or injections at a clinic or hospital or by taking medicine by mouth at home Each type has its own routine, side effects, and safety steps Some targeted therapy is given at regular intervals called cycles
- Who is Eligible for Targeted Therapy? - Impact by Dr Ekta
However, not everyone is automatically eligible for targeted therapy Several factors determine whether this approach is suitable, including the type of cancer, genetic mutations, overall health, and treatment history
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