Lisa Porter

Precision Oncology in action: How WE-SPARK is transforming local cancer research

Promotional image of Terry Fox Run.Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope brought Canadians together to help find a cure for cancer. His legacy continues through partnerships spurred on by the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, which includes WE-SPARK Health Institute. (Graphic courtesy of Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

In cancer research labs and hospitals, a powerful transformation is reshaping how the disease is understood, studied and ultimately, treated.

At the centre of this shift is precision oncology, an approach that moves beyond one-size-fits-all care to deliver treatments tailored to each individual patient. It represents one of the most promising advances in cancer care today.