An urgent call for awareness of CUP

Claudia Kouwenberg died from an aggressive form of cancer known as cancer of unknown primary (CUP). As CUP Awareness Week approaches, her husband Peter is telling their story in a bid to educate the public – as well as medical professionals – about why access to molecular diagnostics would have given them the answers they […]

“It can be emotional waiting for testing results before starting treatment”

The role of the oncology nurse in supporting patients and genomic education is a pivotal one, Oncology Clinical Specialist Erin Dickman, MS, RN, OCN tells Danielle Barron Oncology nurses have a very specific, very important role when it comes to supporting patients through what can be a complex treatment journey. Can you elaborate on this? […]

Visualizing the patient pathway in precision medicine: the identification of barriers and best practices across different stakeholder groups

Precision medicine is here and ready to improve outcomes, yet patients cannot access the necessary tools and supports, the recent PEOF heard Precision medicine represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of many of the most serious diseases, with the promise of tailored therapies and much-enhanced outcomes. Yet global access to this approach remains patchy […]

“We’re at a critical moment for precision medicine in cancer care”

Cancer will only be beaten when the genomic drivers of a person’s cancer are understood and targeted, according to Brian Tomlinson of Foundation Medicine Tell me about yourself and your organization Foundation Medicine is a molecular information company dedicated to transforming cancer care through a deep understanding of the genomic changes that contribute to each […]

‘We need truly collaborative initiatives like this’

Begonya Nafria Escalera of Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital in Barcelona has both a professional and personal interest in ensuring that patients’ needs are met by personalized medicine Tell me about yourself and your organization I’m working at Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital as Patient Engagement in Research Coordinator. My area of responsibility […]

‘I am on a mission to fix that’

Susan McClure, founder and CEO of Genome Creative, says that while clinical adoption of targeted treatments remains low, multi-stakeholder efforts such as FT3 can change this Tell us more about your organization We specialize in content strategy, editorial and design updates, event creation and management, websites, podcasts, apps, and marketing. Specifically, we work with partners […]

‘True personalized medicine should be the goal’

Dr Benedikt Westphalen is a medical oncologist and molecular biologist, focusing on gastrointestinal oncology and precision oncology. For the last four years, he has been building a precision oncology program at the University of Munich. 

“Every day matters”: What it means to have a rare disease

Patients with rare disease often do not have a voice and rely on strong support from family, carers and trusted advocates. On Rare Disease Day 2021, FT3 speaks to advocates for those with a rare disease, who outline the barriers and roadblocks to obtaining a prompt diagnosis and the best possible personalized treatment. Warnyta Minnaard […]

Why accessing precision medicine can be an impossible task for those with a rare disease

February 28 2021 marks the fourteenth international Rare Disease Day coordinated by EURORDIS. This global event offers patients, families and caregivers the opportunity to raise awareness and share their experiences of living with a rare disease and the arduous journey they often face as they seek diagnosis and treatment for their condition. It is thought […]