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Taking the Oncofocus® Test: Karan’s Testimony

Karan Jensen was diagnosed in 2017, aged 48 with cervical cancer. Karan ordered the Oncofocus® Test to identify additional treatment options and shares her story here in the following Q&A. How did your diagnosis come about? I had been having regular smear...

‘Revolutionary’ new class of cancer drugs approved

A “revolutionary” new class of cancer drug that can treat a wide range of tumours has been approved for use in Europe for the first time. Tumour-agnostic drugs do not care where the cancer is growing in the body as long as it has a specific genetic abnormality...

The most precise treatments with genetic tests

Molecular genetic testing identified the most precise treatments Genetic testing not only provides information regarding the chance of developing a particular disease but is also crucial in identifying the most effective anti-cancer therapy for each individual...

What does personalised medicine mean for you?

Medicine has always been personal to some extent – a doctor looks for the best way to help the patient sitting in front of them. But with advances in technology, it is becoming possible to use the most unique of characteristics – our genomes – to tailor treatments...

Immunotherapy: new hope in the battle against cancer

Immunotherapy is a burgeoning sector that heralds a breakthrough against the world’s second-most deadly disease. Dr Mike Tubbs explains how investors can benefit too. Cancer is the world’s second-biggest killer. The disease is responsible for around one in six...