Molecularly targeted therapies in cancer: a guide for the nuclear medicine physician.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 28396911.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00259-017-3695-3 and PMC identifier 5541087.
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Abstract
Molecular imaging continues to influence every aspect of cancer care including detection, diagnosis, staging and therapy response assessment. Recent advances in the understanding of cancer biology have prompted the introduction of new targeted therapy approaches. Precision medicine in oncology has led to rapid advances and novel approaches optimizing the use of imaging modalities in cancer care, research and development. This article focuses on the concept of targeted therapy in cancer and the challenges that exist for molecular imaging in cancer care.
Medical subject headings
- Molecular Targeted Therapy
- Neoplasms
- Nuclear Medicine
- Physicians