Targeted therapy in patients with genetic tumor syndromes

Research output: Contribution to journalResearch articleContributedpeer-review

Contributors

Abstract

Significant progress in comprehensive molecular diagnostics and targeted therapies for advanced malignancies has, in part, led to substantial improvements in patient outcomes. Nevertheless, comprehensive genomic profiling necessitates interdisciplinary discussion of potential clinical recommendations within interdisciplinary molecular tumor boards. (Likely) pathogenic germline variants (PGVs) typically warrant genetic counseling for patients and, where appropriate, their relatives. Concurrently, the rapidly expanding availability of targeted therapies introduces new therapeutic implications based on germline alterations that must be integrated into clinical decision-making. Moreover, the identification of PGVs may not only inform therapy in patients with manifest malignancy but also offer opportunities for targeted chemoprevention.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)321-335
Number of pages15
JournalMedizinische Genetik
Volume37
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMedCentral PMC12594532
unpaywall 10.1515/medgen-2025-2045
ORCID /0009-0003-2782-8190/work/198593806

Keywords