New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Summary Personalised medicine is revolutionising cancer treatment by tailoring therapies to individual genetic profiles.

But genetic tests often yield uncertain results.

Functional genomics is emerging as a solution, offering deeper insights into genetic variants and improving treatment decisions.

The approach is gaining traction in Africa, despite challenges like high costs and limited resources.

Cancer treatment is becoming more personalised. By considering a patient's unique genetic and molecular profile, along with their lifestyle and environmental factors, doctors can make more accurate treatment decisions. This approach, known as personalised or precision medicine, has been increasingly used in South Africa...