“One Man’s Search for the DNA Data That Could Save His Life”
WIRED
This story by Sarah Elizabeth Richards highlights the barriers that patients with cancer face when seeking genetic sequencing of their tumors, and how lack of access to this technology can limit treatment options for individuals. Told through the lens of one man’s quest to understand and treat his metastatic prostate cancer, Richards explains complex topics such as tumor sequencing technology, government regulations, data privacy, clinical trials, and the importance of centralized genetic databases. The piece renders these complicated topics more approachable, demonstrating how sequencing can identify new treatment avenues for patients, including potentially lifesaving options for patients who have otherwise run out of effective treatment options.
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