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Tumor Tell-All

Unraveling complex genetic stories in cancer cells may lead to personalized treatment

By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Tumors are ugly. But the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital takes a snapshot of almost every one that crosses the doorstep.

Michael Morgenstern

TUMOR TESTING DREAMS | Though some patients do benefit from drugs that target specific cancer-causing mutations, in most cases a tumor’s underlying mutations are unknown.