Kashyap Patel, Medical Director and Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shields of South Carolina, Past President at Community Oncology Alliance, shared a post on LinkedIn by Karan Cushman, Chief Vision Officer at Cushman Creative, Head of Brand Experience and Marketing at Trapelo and Co-Founder of Precision Medicine Podcast, adding:
“Excited to Share: Speaking on Precision Medicine Podcast
The phenomenal progress in precision medicine is revolutionizing how we approach cancer care, and I’m thrilled to discuss these groundbreaking advances on the upcoming Precision Medicine podcast!
The Game-Changing Reality: We’re now living in an era where cancer diagnosis can happen months earlier through simple blood tests that identify genetic mutations, paired with targeted therapies that precisely attack cancer cells.
Here’s what’s transforming patient care:
- Early Detection Revolution: Blood-based tests can now identify cancer-causing genetic mutations before traditional symptoms appear
- Precision Targeting: Therapies that attack cancer cells specifically while minimizing side effects on healthy tissue
- Real-Time Monitoring: Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) testing allows us to monitor treatment response and predict resistance – no more waiting months for PET or CT scans to detect progression
- Family Protection: Identifying genetic mutations in families allows for meticulous monitoring of at-risk members
- Risk Stratification: Screening high-risk populations (those with autoimmune diseases, family history, radiation exposure) with appropriate surveillance testing
The Impact: This isn’t just about earlier detection – it’s about preventing unnecessary treatments, improving quality of life globally, and giving patients and families hope through personalized care strategies. The future of cancer care is here, and it’s precisely tailored to each individual patient.
Looking forward to diving deeper into these topics on the podcast and discussing how these advances are reshaping oncology practice worldwide.”
Quoting Karan Cushman’s post:
“Episode 69 of the Precision Medicine Podcast is out!
For patients with ‘turbo cancers,’ weeks of waiting can mean the difference between life and death. (Lucky me. I know this firsthand.) This episode is part four in our ‘Bringing Precision Medicine to Everyone’ series, and the first of a special two-part focus on liquid biopsy.
Join Dr. Kashyap Patel and me as we explore how this technology is breaking barriers in speed and access, delivering faster answers and more options to patients, regardless of their zip code.”
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