학술논문

The Tip of the Iceberg: Clinical Implications of Genomic Sequencing Projects in Head and Neck Cancer
Document Type
article
Source
Cancers, Vol 7, Iss 4, Pp 2094-2109 (2015)
Subject
HNSCC
targeted therapy
TCGA
genomic
cancer
precision medicine
personalized medicine
Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
RC254-282
Language
English
ISSN
2072-6694
Abstract
Recent genomic sequencing studies have provided valuable insight into genetic aberrations in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Despite these great advances, certain hurdles exist in translating genomic findings to clinical care. Further correlation of genetic findings to clinical outcomes, additional analyses of subgroups of head and neck cancers and follow-up investigation into genetic heterogeneity are needed. While the development of targeted therapy trials is of key importance, numerous challenges exist in establishing and optimizing such programs. This review discusses potential upcoming steps for further genetic evaluation of head and neck cancers and implementation of genetic findings into precision medicine trials.