Researchers make brain cancer breakthrough
Australian researchers have identified five genes which they hope will improve treatment for people with brain tumours.
After the cancer is removed from the patient, doctors would use these genes as guides to better match patients with certain therapies.
The research is being presented at a major conference in Adelaide on the development of cancer treatments.
University of Sydney spokeswoman Dr Kerrie McDonald says the genetic discovery is good news for the 1,400 people in Australia diagnosed each year with brain cancer.
“What we’re trying to do is find genes that can act as markers, that can flag a certain patient who will respond to a certain treatment,” she said.
“Rather than use the one-treatment-fits-all approach, we’re actually trying tailor-make or personalise the treatment.”
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