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Apr 22, 2025, 02:45
Daniel Flora: This Is What the Ideal Cancer Treatment Looks Like
Daniel Flora, Medical Director of Oncology Research at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, shared a post on Substack:
“From where I sit as an oncologist, the ideal cancer treatment looks like this:
- It’s personalized. It’s built around the unique biology of each person’s cancer. We’re not just treating a diagnosis, we’re targeting the specific drivers of disease in that individual. That kind of precision helps us avoid unnecessary toxicity and improves outcomes.
- It’s highly effective. That means significant improvement in overall survival, not just in a lab, but in real patients. Tumors respond, symptoms improve, and people get more time that truly matters.
- It’s safe. It’s been rigorously studied in well-designed clinical trials, with a clear understanding of the risks and benefits. As a doctor, I need to trust that what I’m offering has been through the right kind of testing.
- It’s tolerable. It doesn’t derail someone’s life or leave behind long-term damage. Patients can stay active, stay connected, and keep doing the things that make life worth living.
- It’s cost-effective. It delivers real value without creating financial hardship. Patients shouldn’t have to choose between the care they need and the life they’ve built.
I know we are not there yet, but every year, I see us getting closer. One step at a time, one breakthrough at a time, that’s what I’m striving for.”
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