Episode 6: Next-Generation Sequence With Jack West

Episode 6: Next-Generation Sequence With Jack West

What in the world is next-generation sequencing (NGS) that we keep hearing about? does it lead to any controversies in oncology care? While some clinicians advocate NGS for all patients and all tumors, others, like Dr West, may contest this approach.

Dr. Jack West who is at the City of Hope (he was at Swedish in Seattle at the time of this taping) discusses all issues related to NGS and provides a clinical perspective.

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