Using genetics to root out cancer
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A doctor at UNC Medical Center is using genomic sequencing to identify genetic mutations.
Brain cancers are complex, aggressive and there are few treatment options. A doctor at UNC Medical Center is using genomic sequencing to identify genetic mutations that might be driving a patient’s tumor. By knowing the mutation, the doctor can create a treatment plan that targets the mutation.
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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.
Using genetics to root out cancer
Special | 6m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Brain cancers are complex, aggressive and there are few treatment options. A doctor at UNC Medical Center is using genomic sequencing to identify genetic mutations that might be driving a patient’s tumor. By knowing the mutation, the doctor can create a treatment plan that targets the mutation.
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