Record #:

25826

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

UNC researchers hope that by 2050, genetic analysis will help family doctors predict which people will inherit genetic mutations or predispositions to cancer. Genetic research might also show how patients will react to chemotherapy or medication so that doses can be better regulated, and may speed the testing of new targeted therapies and novel means of early detection.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 1, Fall 2006, p5-10, il, por

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Research Center