Personalizing Radiotherapy in Oncology: The Evolution of Treatment

Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments used to fight cancer in the U.S., with more than half of cancer patients receiving it either alone or in combination with other medical interventions.1 With the traditional approach to radiation therapy, the dose and schedule is tailored to the tumor type, location, and stage of growth, but only infrequently updated in light of changes after treatment starts. Experts in adaptive therapy are looking to deliver a more personalized treatment strategy guided by the individual patient’s needs. With adaptive therapy, a clinician regularly adapts their therapeutic plan based on how the patient responds or changes throughout the treatment process, adjusting it to better target the cancer. It takes daily variability into account. In this white paper, we will explore the growing role of patient-centered care, highlight how a new, innovative adaptive therapy approach is transforming cancer treatment, and show how the clinical community can utilize adaptive therapy to offer better experiences for patients and make quality care more accessible.