Integration of genomics (DNA), transcriptomics (RNA), and proteomics (proteins) provides a "molecular fingerprint" of a patient's specific tumor. 2. Next-Generation Cancer Therapies
Treatment in 2026 has moved away from "one-size-fits-all" chemotherapy toward highly targeted "biological missiles" and "living drugs". 7 Breakthroughs in Patient-Centric Oncology Care in 2026
Artificial intelligence algorithms are now routinely applied to MRI, CT, and PET scans to detect Stage I tumors with higher accuracy than manual review.