Targeting Oncologic Drivers: A New Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment

Speciality: Oncology


Speaker:

Dr. Rajeev Vijaykumar | Consultant Medical Oncology, Hematoncology & BMT Physician, BGS Gleneangles Global Hospital

Dr. Sai Vivek | Consultant Medical Oncologist, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre

Dr. Vishwajeeth K Pai | Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG-Bharath Cancer Hospital

Description:

A warm welcome to all the medical professionals in this illuminating session on understanding "Targeting Oncologic Drivers: A New Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment." The paradigm of lung cancer treatment has undergone a revolutionary shift with the identification and targeting of specific oncologic drivers. This molecularly guided approach represents a significant departure from traditional generalized chemotherapy, allowing for highly effective and personalized treatment strategies. By pinpointing the genetic alterations that fuel cancer growth, such as EGFR mutations, ALK rearrangements, and others, clinicians can now select therapies that precisely inhibit these drivers, leading to superior clinical outcomes and often a more favorable side effect profile for patients.

The integration of advanced molecular diagnostics, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) and liquid biopsies, has become indispensable in modern lung cancer management. These technologies enable comprehensive profiling of a patient's tumor, identifying actionable oncogenic drivers and potential mechanisms of resistance. This detailed genetic blueprint empowers healthcare providers to make informed decisions, customizing treatment plans from the outset and adapting them as the disease evolves. This precision medicine approach ensures that patients receive the most appropriate and effective therapeutic intervention, significantly improving their chances of achieving sustained responses and an enhanced quality of life.

Therefore, gain a profound understanding of how targeting oncologic drivers is redefining lung cancer treatment. Listen to this insightful webinar, featuring Dr. Rajeev Vijayakumar, absorb the cutting-edge knowledge shared on this transformative approach, and continue to follow Hidoc for more such impactful webinar sessions.

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