Able Quote by Laurie Glimcher
“Precision medicine is diving into the DNA with a knowledge that everybody's tumor has a unique genetic profile and you want to be able to identify that specific piece of DNA that has become mutated and that is driving cancer growth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Cancer Research Conference, 2021
Precision medicine targets each tumor’s unique DNA mutations, aiming to tailor treatments to individual genetic profiles.
In simple terms: Treat cancer based on each patient’s DNA.
Key Takeaway
Develop personalized cancer therapies.
Themes
precision medicine
genomics
oncology
personalized treatment
innovation
Mood
hopeful
serious
determined
Type
scientific
clinical
When to use this quote
- patient care
- drug development
- clinical decision‑making
- policy planning
Key Concepts
tumor heterogeneity
targeted therapy
DNA sequencing
clinical trials
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make personalized cancer care affordable?
- What ethical issues arise from genetic profiling?
A Different Perspective
High costs and limited access may restrict widespread implementation.
