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There is an urgent need of fast track approvals and standardization of drug quality in the country .
With the increased noise level in the social and channel media as well as information explosion through the internet , there has been a gradual increase in the understanding about the disease among the general population at large .
otherwise not available medicines in India . Researchers in the country have a lot to offer in this regard through incremental innovation . Finding safer and better delivery mechanisms for the existing therapy options will be a significant contribution
New targets being focused- As there are newer and newer pathways of cancer formation being identified day by day , focus is now more on targeting them through specific molecules designed for specific pathways or receptors . Different ethnic patient groups are being focused to make treatments more effective . Government and industry partnership through funding research on these parameters in India is much needed given the patient load our country has .
Genetic level test – Genetic tests are available nowadays to detect some of the cancer types which are hereditary in nature . It also helps people to take the necessary steps to save future generation from falling prey to the deadly disease . Companion diagnostics suggesting personalized medicines for patients are also on the offer now from global organizations . Cost of these tests are still on the higher side for Indian patients considering the cost of treatment .
Diagnostic methods- There are novel diagnostic tools being available now which go a long way to help in easing treatment options . The advancement in diagnostic methods helps in diagnosis of the specific mutation and the risk the patient is suffering .
This is a significant
26 BioVoiceNews | September 2017