Precision Oncology

Precision Oncology

Precision oncology tailors cancer treatment to the genetic and molecular features of an individual tumour, rather than relying solely on cancer type and stage. This approach can reveal mutations that respond to targeted drugs unavailable through standard chemotherapy protocols. At UMC Victoria Hospital, our Department of Cancer offers precision oncology in Uganda for patients seeking a more individualized treatment pathway:

  • Molecular testing
    genetic sequencing of tumour tissue or blood samples
  • Biomarker identification
    detecting mutations, gene fusions, or expression patterns
  • Targeted therapy selection
    matching drugs to the tumour's molecular profile
  • Multidisciplinary tumour board review
    specialists jointly assess complex cases
  • Ongoing reassessment
    retesting where disease changes over time

Precision oncology doesn't replace standard treatment but adds another layer of information for cancers that aren't responding as expected. Speak to our cancer specialist today for more details.