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ReviewMedical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Optimizing Precision Oncology: Structural Frameworks for Local MTB Integration and Outcome Assessment.

Nicoleta Zenovia Antone, Flaviu Andreicovici, Andrada Larisa Deac, Roxana Pintican, Maria Miclaus, Adrian Pavel Trifa, Andreea Catana, Ovidiu Balacescu, Cătălin Vlad, Patriciu Achimas-Cadariu

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10 authors.

Nicoleta Zenovia Antone"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7497-5578
Flaviu AndreicoviciBreast Cancer Center, Institute of Oncology "Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta", 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Andrada Larisa Deac"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5329-7635
Roxana Pintican"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2222-3219
Maria Miclaus"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Adrian Pavel TrifaBreast Cancer Center, Institute of Oncology "Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta", 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0229-8643
Andreea Catana"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9340-348X
Ovidiu BalacescuBreast Cancer Center, Institute of Oncology "Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta", 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0253-7103
Cătălin Vlad"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Patriciu Achimas-Cadariu"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9928-5883

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesMolecular tumor profiling has recently transformed oncologic care delivery, establishing precision medicine as an essential approach for defining cancer biology and revealing intratumoral heterogeneity. The growing accessibility of advanced nucleic acid sequencing technologies has created a demand for specialized expertise in interpreting comprehensive genomic profiling results. Academic institutions currently employ a strategy of conducting initial broad-spectrum genomic testing, followed by matching patients to investigational therapies targeting their specific genomic alterations. Consequently, molecular tumor boards (MTBs) have emerged predominantly within major cancer centers and academic medical institutions, providing the specialized knowledge necessary to translate precision oncology into routine clinical care. However, despite the substantial benefits of collaborative case review within tumor boards, clinicians frequently encounter multiple barriers to effective MTB implementation.

methodsthis report examines these challenges performing an exploratory quantitative synthesis approach and explores implementation strategies and best practices derived from collective institutional experiences, with the goal of establishing a functional MTB at the local level and thereby expanding oncology patient access to cutting-edge therapeutic options.

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Medical OncologyNeoplasmsOutcome Assessment, Health CarePrecision MedicineHumansbest practicesmolecular tumor boardprecision oncology

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PMID42201034
PMCPMC13214874

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