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On World Cancer Day, attention is drawn worldwide to the impact of this disease This year\u2019s theme, United in Unique<\/strong>, highlights the fact that no two patients are the same. While many people share a diagnosis of cancer, every individual story is unique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\u00a0also\u00a0applies\u00a0to\u00a0cancer\u00a0itself. Tumors\u00a0may\u00a0carry\u00a0the\u00a0same\u00a0name,\u00a0yet\u00a0differ\u00a0from\u00a0person\u00a0to\u00a0person,\u00a0and\u00a0therefore\u00a0do\u00a0not\u00a0always\u00a0respond\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0same\u00a0way\u00a0to\u00a0treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is precisely why personalized, well-matched care is so important. Treatments that align with the unique characteristics of both the patient and the tumor increase the likelihood of more effective care and better outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hartwig Medical Database <\/strong>plays a key role in continuously improving this approach. The database contains genetic and clinical data from thousands of patients with metastatic cancer in the Netherlands, collected in collaboration withmore than 30 hospitals. The data span 51 tumor groups and 325 subtypes. Each genetic profile is unique and may hold the key to identifying the therapy that is most effective while causing the fewest side effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to know more? Visit the website catalog.hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes the database distinctive is that it not only contains complete DNA-profiles but also includes extensive medical background information for approximately 40% of patients. These clinical data\u2014such as diagnoses, treatments, and treatment outcomes\u2014are provided by hospitals and linked to genetic data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This combination enables clinicians and researchers to identify patterns that would remain hidden in smaller, isolated datasets. By linking DNA mutations, tumor characteristics, therapies, and treatment outcomes, new insights emerge that can improve cancer care and support physicians in making informed treatment decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in learning more or exploring collaboration opportunities?<\/strong>  Mail team Data access<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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