Objectives: To discuss how understanding and manipulation of tumor genetics information and technology shapes cancer care today and what changes might be expected in the near future.
Data sources: Published articles, web resources, clinical practice.
Conclusions: Advances in our understanding of genes and their regulation provide a promise of more personalized cancer care, allowing selection of the most safe and effective therapy in an individual situation.
Implications for nursing practice: Rapid progress in the technology of tumor profiling and targeted cancer therapies challenges nurses to keep up-to-date to provide quality patient education and care.
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