A JAMA Network Open study reveals roughly half of metastatic cancer patients receive genomic testing, with disparities affecting low-income, Medicare/Medicaid, and minority patients. The research highlights gaps in accessing targeted therapies despite cancer survival improvements.
Despite guidelines recommending broad molecular profiling for precision oncology, biomarker testing faces significant implementation barriers including insurance coverage limitations, lengthy turnaround times, and tissue adequacy issues. Studies show most patients lack biomarker results at initial consultation, with up to 43% having insufficient tissue for genotyping in NSCLC cases.
Two major partnerships in India's diagnostics sector aim to strengthen precision medicine capabilities. MedGenome acquires majority stake in Medcare Management Services, while SRMIST partners with CORE Diagnostics to train future oncology professionals.
The global pancreatic cancer precision medicine market is projected to grow from US$ 610 million in 2024 to US$ 2,467.83 million by 2033 at a 16.8% CAGR, driven by advances in targeted therapies, genomic diagnostics, and liquid biopsies.
