Precision Therapy: Is This Just a Fancy Label For Expensive Treatment?

Precision Therapy: Is This Just a Fancy Label For Expensive Treatment?

By Dr. Loveleen Johri, Founder – SECMEDS

Not exactly. Precision therapy is a genuinely advanced form of cancer care that uses genetic testing to find the exact mutations driving a patient’s cancer. If a specific mutation is found, targeted drugs can be used to attack cancer cells more effectively and with fewer side effects.

Why it seems expensive:
Genomic tests and targeted drugs are often newer, patented, and not always covered by insurance.

Why is it valuable:
When used correctly, it can avoid unnecessary treatments and improve outcomes in certain cancers (like lung, breast, and blood cancers).

But it’s not for everyone:

• If no actionable mutation is found, precision therapy may not help.
• You can get a second opinion to see if this approach is truly suitable for your case.

When it comes to cancer, every patient and every tumour is unique. That is where Precision Therapy makes a difference.

Unlike one-size-fits-all treatments, precision therapy uses gene testing to understand the exact genetic mutations and molecular behaviour of a patient’s cancer. Based on this, targeted treatments are chosen that are more likely to work and have fewer side effects.

Why is Precision Therapy Important?

• It helps identify the root cause of the cancer at a molecular level.
• Treatments are selected based on body’s specific cancer profile.
• Patients may avoid unnecessary chemotherapy or toxic treatments.
• It can be a powerful option for advanced or treatment-resistant cancers.

Who is it for?
Precision therapy is especially useful when:

• Standard treatment hasn’t worked.
• The cancer is rare, aggressive, or relapsed.
• The patient wants a highly personalized treatment plan.

What Does SECMEDS Do?
At SECMEDS, we help you access precision therapy by:

• Coordinating with world-class labs for genomic testing.
• Connecting you with top oncologists who specialize in targeted therapies.
• Offering Second Opinions to ensure patients are on the right treatment path.

When treatment is tailored to people`s biology, outcomes can improve significantly.
If you or a loved one is facing a difficult diagnosis, we are here to guide you through the most advanced options available.

Dr. Loveleen Johri
MD (CHA), Dip. National Board (Obs &Gynae), DGO, MBBS