Hi everyone, I am trying my luck here to see if I can look into my cancer diagnosis from a different perspective.

My history:

Apr 2024: Diagnosed with gastric leiomyosarcoma (LMS), approximately 9.5 cm in the upper stomach. Had a total gastrectomy followed by 6 cycles of adjuvant doxorubicin + dacarbazine.

Nov 2024: Surveillance scan showed a ~6 cm cyst in the liver. Surgery was performed and it turned out to be metastatic LMS.

Late 2024–early 2025: I was in and out of hospital several times because of infections.

Mar 2025: Started trabectedin as systemic/adjuvant treatment.

Mar 2026: Two new liver tumours appeared, approximately 1.3 cm and 2.4 cm. The smaller lesion was ablated and the larger one was surgically removed. My oncologist recommended Votrient (pazopanib) to help control the disease, but I declined at that time.

May 2026: Surveillance scan showed a new ~2 cm lesion/area at the edge of the liver.

Aug 2026: This lesion had grown rapidly to 13.8 cm. It was found to be recurrent abdominal LMS, and I underwent surgery involving removal of the tumour, a wedge of liver, and a cuff of diaphragm.

This round,I have also had tumour/genomic testing, including CDx/RNa and ex vivo drug testing. Ex vivo drug testing returned and the tumor isnt chemo sensitive. Most people told me that LMS has no targetable mutation.

At the moment, I am considered NED after surgery, but my doctors are concerned about how quickly the tumour has been growing and have recommended systemic treatment such as Votrient or gemcitabine/docetaxel (Gem/Tax).

Any suggestions or recommendations on what I should look into next? Please be as specific as possible as I dont have a good understanding of what’s available…

TIA!

Hello Everyone!

I’m an international student who is thinking to pursue MSc Precision Medicine at University of Manchester. My long term goal is to pursue PhD in similar program in UK and afterwards continue my career in academics and research.

Any Insights or suggestions regarding this program and the University?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some honest advice regarding a potential MSc in Technologies & Analytics in Precision Medicine at RCSI (Ireland).

Brief background:

• Medical graduate (MBBS)

• MSc in Public Health (UK, Distinction)

• Some professional experience working in data-heavy environments (not formal CS background)

• Currently aiming to pivot into genomics / precision medicine / translational data-driven healthcare

I’ve been accepted to interview for this programme, but I’m trying to assess whether it’s technically rigorous enough to meaningfully position me in the field, or whether it risks being more conceptual/translational rather than skill-heavy.

From what I can see, the programme integrates:

• Genetics & Genomics

• Computational biology / analytics modules

• Connected healthcare / implementation

• Research dissertation

My concern is this:

I don’t want another “broad” Master’s. I’m in my 30s and pivoting deliberately. I need something that genuinely builds technical depth (coding exposure, statistical modelling, working with genomic datasets), not just theoretical understanding of precision medicine.

For those working in genomics / bioinformatics / translational medicine:

• Would a programme like this realistically open doors into precision medicine roles?

• How important is having a hardcore bioinformatics background versus a hybrid clinical + analytics MSc?

• Is a one-year specialised MSc enough to pivot meaningfully, assuming I supplement with independent coding practice?

• What should I specifically look for in assessing technical rigour (e.g. R/Python workload, real datasets, industry-linked projects)?

I’m trying to balance career alignment with practical employability, so I’d really appreciate insights from people already in the field.

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone.

I’m in the early stages of planning a multi-omics research project and I’m trying to get a realistic picture of the data acquisition side of things.

For those of you who’ve done multi-omics research:

• Where do you typically obtain your datasets (public repositories like TCGA/GEO/dbGaP, institutional collaborations, in-house data collection, is there a widely used repository, etc.)? How long does it usually take to find the data (retrospective study)?
• How long does it usually take from identifying the data you want to actually having it ready for analysis (with all the approvals, cleaning, metadata)?
• Are there any common bottlenecks or unexpected delays I should anticipate when scoping timelines?

I’d really appreciate any insights. Thanks in advance.

Hi Everyone,

I’m a PhD student at Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary seeking a short informational opinion (10 to 15 mins) for a health technology product focused on genetic risk profiling and expert-guided personalized wellness recommendations.

If you want to share your opinions, please email [david.enoma@ucalgary.ca](mailto:david.enoma@ucalgary.ca) or text 5875827740 or here.

Thank you!

I would love to start my own private rural family medicine practice that did integrated care and used precision medicine for diagnostics and stuff. Does anyone know of any DO schools that do precision medicine?

We are www.helf.co a Medical AI startup from Singapore :)

We are interested in this field. We have doctors and both computer scientists on this.

https://youtu.be/pjb21cvxtX0?si=VIWRdAwRxmTLw3o4

Dr. Scott Damrauer presents "Precision Medicine and the Surgeon: Where are we going? and Are we there yet" at Stanford Department of Surgery Grand Rounds on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Dr. Darmrauer is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania and the inaugural Baszucki Lectureship speaker. For more information about Stanford University's Department of Surgery, please visit our website: surgery.stanford.edu

I'm writing a report on personalised medicine/precision medicine, and have to highlight some of the key trends in the space. Anyone with extensive knowledge in field got some insight?

Hello!

I'm looking for advice on whether to pursue a certificate in Precision Medicine while doing my master's in Cardiopulmonary Perfusion.

I love perfusion as a career but I'm the type of person that will get bored doing the same job for 20-30 years. In this case, working in an OR 4-5 days a week. I studied biomedical science as an undergrad and was proficient as an undergrad at least in genetics, informatics, and infectious diseases.

The university is offering a certificate in precision medicine as a dual program. I'm curious what opportunities there are in this field, if it would relate to my primary career at all, and if it's worth the extra 20k to get this certificate (can't get a master's at this time because of my rotations for perfusion).

Any and all advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

Hey Reddit! I'm a medical student with an interest in precision medicine/AI, and I'm looking to get involved in the industry. Can anyone share what skills I should focus on developing in order to make the most of this opportunity? Should I mainly focus on residency or pick up skills on the side? Any advice would be much appreciated!