How Do Histological Techniques Guide Personalized Medicine?
Personalized medicine aims to tailor treatments to individual patients based on their unique biological characteristics. Histological and molecular analyses are critical in this approach. For instance, biopsy samples can be analyzed to reveal specific genetic mutations or protein expressions. This information can then be used to select the most effective therapies, minimizing side effects and improving outcomes. Examples include the use of HER2 status in breast cancer to guide the use of HER2 inhibitors and PD-L1 expression in selecting patients for checkpoint inhibitor therapies.
