WHAT IS
PRECISION ONCOLOGY?
Precision oncology matches treatment to the genetic drivers of your specific tumour -- not just the organ it is in. Two patients with the same diagnosis can have biologically different diseases requiring completely different treatments.
What Precision Oncology Actually Means
For most of cancer treatment history, the logic was anatomical -- lung cancer patients received lung cancer drugs. Precision oncology breaks that logic. The tumour location matters less than what is happening genetically inside it.
βAn EGFR inhibitor given to a patient without the EGFR mutation does essentially nothing therapeutic. The same drug in the patient who has it can produce responses lasting years.β
Comprehensive Genomic Profiling
Testing the tumour DNA using next-generation sequencing to identify which mutations and molecular alterations are actually present. The starting point of precision oncology. One test covers hundreds of genes simultaneously.
Tumour-Agnostic Approvals
FDA-approved treatments that apply based on a molecular feature alone, regardless of which organ the cancer is in. Pembrolizumab for MSI-H tumours. Larotrectinib for NTRK fusions. Location is secondary to mutation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How CancerFax Helps
CancerFax is a specialist cancer access and patient-navigation platform. We help patients and families understand their options, organise medical records, coordinate hospital communication, and support cross-border treatment planning where appropriate.
We help collect and organise reports, scans, pathology, biomarker results, and treatment history for structured case review.
We communicate with hospitals or trial teams to assess whether a case may be suitable for further screening.
We support appointment coordination, document submission, translation, and direct communication with international departments.
For international patients, we help with practical coordination β travel planning, hospital admission guidance, and local support.
If this option is not suitable, we help explore other relevant treatments, clinical trials, or advanced care pathways.
From inquiry through to follow-up, our coordinators provide a single point of contact for the family.
CancerFax does not guarantee treatment access, eligibility, or clinical outcome. Our role is to help patients access accurate information, structured review, and appropriate specialist pathways.
Questions About Whether Precision Oncology Applies to Your Cancer?
CancerFax reviews your molecular profile and connects you with oncologists experienced in genomic-guided cancer treatment.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified oncologist before making treatment decisions.