Personalized Medicine: New Insights into Treating Cancer and Multiple Comorbidities
A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Personalized Therapy and Drug Delivery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 1391
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Personalized medicine is revolutionizing the way we approach the treatment of cancer, particularly when it coexists with other complex diseases. By tailoring medical care to the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle characteristics of each patient, personalized medicine enables healthcare providers to predict which treatments will be most effective, with greater accuracy. This approach is especially crucial in cancer care, where the precise targeting of therapies can significantly improve outcomes while minimizing harmful side effects and drug interactions.
In the context of managing multiple diseases, personalized medicine becomes even more critical. Patients with cancer often face a challenging landscape of coexisting conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. These comorbidities not only complicate treatment decisions but also require a highly coordinated and individualized care plan that can address the intricate interactions between various health conditions and their treatments. By focusing on the distinct profile of each patient, personalized medicine aims to not only enhance the efficacy of cancer therapies but also improve overall quality of life, ensuring that the complexities of managing multiple diseases are effectively addressed.
The simultaneous treatment of cancer and multiple diseases, furthermore, presents significant challenges due to the complex interactions between various health conditions and their respective therapies, underscoring the fact that patients with these overlapping health concerns require a tailored, multidisciplinary approach to care that considers the potential for drug interactions, compounded side effects, and the cumulative impact on their overall health. The variability in disease progression and individual patient responses further complicates management, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing research and innovation. Thus, this Special Issue aims to address these challenges by providing a platform for research that can lead to more effective, personalized treatment strategies for patients with cancer and multiple comorbidities. Our Special Issue seeks to gather cutting-edge research articles and comprehensive reviews that delve into the intersection of cancer treatment and personalized medicine in the context of multiple diseases. We welcome contributions that highlight innovative approaches, successful case studies, and in-depth analyses that can advance the field and lead to better patient care.
Dr. Ioannis Tsamesidis
Dr. Maria Lavdaniti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cancer
- quality of life
- autoimmune diseases
- diabetes
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