In the last few years we have witnessed a vast expansion of our knowledge regarding the molecular and genetic profile of gastric cancer.The molecular subtypes described have shed light on the pathogenesis of the disea...In the last few years we have witnessed a vast expansion of our knowledge regarding the molecular and genetic profile of gastric cancer.The molecular subtypes described have shed light on the pathogenesis of the disease,thus prompting the development of new therapeutic strategies and favoring a more individualized approach for treatment.Most of the clinical trials for so called targeted therapies could be considered,at best,partially successful.In addition,checkpoint inhibitors ha-ve recently been added to our armamentarium in later stages of the disease,and combinations with chemotherapy and targeted agents are currently under development.In view of the rapid advances of molecular oncology,a new challenge for the clinical oncologist arises: The appropriate patient selection for each new therapy,which can be made possible only through the implementation of predictive biomarkers in our therapy decision making.展开更多
文摘In the last few years we have witnessed a vast expansion of our knowledge regarding the molecular and genetic profile of gastric cancer.The molecular subtypes described have shed light on the pathogenesis of the disease,thus prompting the development of new therapeutic strategies and favoring a more individualized approach for treatment.Most of the clinical trials for so called targeted therapies could be considered,at best,partially successful.In addition,checkpoint inhibitors ha-ve recently been added to our armamentarium in later stages of the disease,and combinations with chemotherapy and targeted agents are currently under development.In view of the rapid advances of molecular oncology,a new challenge for the clinical oncologist arises: The appropriate patient selection for each new therapy,which can be made possible only through the implementation of predictive biomarkers in our therapy decision making.
