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Molecular testing to deliver personalized chemotherapy recommendations: risking over and undertreatment.

Timothée OlivierVinay Prasad
Published in: BMC medicine (2022)
Simply because a molecular test is rational does not mean it can improve patient outcomes. Here, we highlight how molecular test-based strategies may result in either overtreatment or undertreatment. In the rapidly evolving field of medicine, where technological advances may be transformative, our piece highlights scientific pitfalls to be aware of when considering running such trials or before implementing novel strategies in daily practice.
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