With the rising incidence of cancer in our country, rapid changes are being witnessed in the field of treatment and diagnosis. Instead of relying solely on traditional methods, modern technologies such as gene-based testing, precision medicine, immunotherapy, and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly being used in cancer treatment. Experts believe that these technologies can provide patients with more accurate and effective treatment tailored to their disease.
Dr. Meenu Walia, Chair of Medical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, says that the field of cancer treatment is rapidly evolving. She says that gene and molecular testing, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy have given doctors a better opportunity to understand the nature of a patient’s disease and choose appropriate treatment.
Dr. Walia explains that previously, many cancer patients were given a similar treatment plan, but now is the era of personalized treatment. This can improve treatment outcomes and reduce unnecessary medications and side effects.
The doctor says that regardless of the type of cancer, early detection plays a crucial role in saving a patient’s life. In many cancers, such as oral, breast, and cervical cancer, timely screening and testing can help detect the disease in its early stages.
Dr. Walia says that despite modern treatments, cancer prevention, awareness, and early detection are as important as treatment. If the disease is detected in its early stages, the success rate of treatment increases significantly.
The doctor says that precision oncology is considered the future direction among cancer experts. Gene and molecular profiling are used to determine which medication will be most beneficial to the patient.
Technologies such as advanced tumor genetic testing, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and liquid biopsy are making cancer diagnosis and treatment selection more precise. In many cases, important information about cancer can be obtained through blood tests.
Immunotherapy has opened up new possibilities in cancer treatment. This technique helps the body’s immune system fight cancer cells more effectively.
Advanced technologies such as CAR-T cell therapy are also being discussed. In this, the patient’s immune cells are specially engineered and enabled to attack cancer cells. Experts believe that this technology could play an important role in the future treatment of certain types of cancer.
The use of artificial intelligence is also steadily increasing in cancer care. With the help of AI, medical imaging, screening, and early detection of some cancers can be made faster and more accurate.
Experts believe that in the coming years, AI will serve as a helpful tool for doctors, enabling patients to receive timely and better treatment plans.