Study finds black patients with metastatic colorectal cancer have different genetic mutations than white patients
January 16, 2024 In a study of more than 500 people who received standard treatments for advanced colorectal cancer, researchers at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center found that black patients showed distinctly different patterns of genetic mutations compared to white patients. reported. This finding may reflect environmental exposures common in colorectal cancers that occur […]
New PET tracer accurately detects common cancer mutations and enables targeted treatment
New PET imaging tracers have been proven to safely and effectively detect common cancer gene mutations, which are important molecular markers for tumor-targeted therapies. Identifying this mutation early allows doctors to tailor treatment plans to patients to achieve the best results. The study was published in the December issue of the journal. nuclear medicine journal. […]