Expert-based collaborative analysis of the situation and prospects of biomarker test implementation in oncology in Spain.
Clin Transl Oncol
; 26(4): 985-990, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Biomarkers as screening for precision medicine is a fundamental step. The purpose of this article is twofold. First, to highlight the existing barriers in the implementation of Precision Medicine in Spain, with a special emphasis on barriers in access to the determination of biomarkers. Second, to provide a Roadmap that can help implement Precision Medicine equitably at the national level and optimize the use of biomarkers.METHODS:
A systematic review of literature (SRL) and a focus group (FG) with multidisciplinary experts has been carried out in 2023. Participants were contacted individually, and discourse analysis was processed anonymously.RESULTS:
We carried out a quantitative (SRL) and a qualitative approach (FG). The discourse analysis and roadmap were sent individually to each expert for approval.CONCLUSIONS:
The potential of Precision Medicine has not been fulfilled in Spain. While several regional initiatives are in place, a national plan or strategy around Precision Medicine and use of biomarkers is lacking. In a general context of rapid progress at a global and European level, including the 2021 Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, it is time to define and implement a National Plan to make the promise come true. While some comparable countries within Europe - such as the UK or France - are mature enough to adopt such strategies, in Spain there is still a long way to go. We consider that the different strands of work outlined in the Roadmap can be used as basis for such purpose.Palavras-chave
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Biomarcadores Tumorais
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Medicina de Precisão
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Oncologia
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Transl Oncol
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha