{"title":"Driving Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer With Molecular Genetics","authors":"Maria Farooq , Michael J. Pishvaian","doi":"10.1016/j.semradonc.2025.08.004","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal malignancies with dismal 5-year survival rates. Characterized by its complex tumor microenvironment and resistance to conventional therapies, PDAC has historically been difficult to treat effectively. Recent advances in molecular profiling have revolutionized our understanding of the genetic landscape of pancreatic cancer. This review examines how molecular genetics is driving precision medicine approaches in pancreatic cancer, with particular focus on KRAS-targeted therapies. Understanding these developments is crucial for clinicians seeking to optimize treatment strategies and improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49542,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in Radiation Oncology","volume":"35 4","pages":"Pages 608-617"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Seminars in Radiation Oncology","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053429625000682","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"ONCOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal malignancies with dismal 5-year survival rates. Characterized by its complex tumor microenvironment and resistance to conventional therapies, PDAC has historically been difficult to treat effectively. Recent advances in molecular profiling have revolutionized our understanding of the genetic landscape of pancreatic cancer. This review examines how molecular genetics is driving precision medicine approaches in pancreatic cancer, with particular focus on KRAS-targeted therapies. Understanding these developments is crucial for clinicians seeking to optimize treatment strategies and improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
期刊介绍:
Each issue of Seminars in Radiation Oncology is compiled by a guest editor to address a specific topic in the specialty, presenting definitive information on areas of rapid change and development. A significant number of articles report new scientific information. Topics covered include tumor biology, diagnosis, medical and surgical management of the patient, and new technologies.