Target Your Molecular Vulnerabilities With Personalized Cancer Treatments – Cancer Patient Labs Session

Padman Vamadevan, MD (CMO, Astron Health) and Travis Christofferson, MS (CSO, Astron Health) delivered a featured presentation for Cancer Patient Labs on how to transform raw molecular data into practical, patient-specific treatment hypotheses.

Executive Summary

• Most reports don’t tell you what to do next – People often get long genetic reports but little guidance. Padman and Travis showed how to turn those results into clear treatment ideas you can discuss with your doctor.
• Use today’s info to choose today’s options – With up-to-date tests (DNA, RNA, and key protein/IHC tests), you can see which switches in your cancer are “on” and pick treatments that make the most sense right now.
• Start with safe, sensible steps – Begin with options that have lower side effects and a good reason to work for your cancer type. Add stronger treatments only if needed—step by step.
• Not just cancer drugs – The plan can include on-label medicines, carefully chosen off-label or repurposed drugs, and supportive measures (nutrition, sleep, gut/oral health) that help you tolerate treatment better.
• Make it a team effort – The output is a short, ranked list—with reasons and safety notes—that fits into a normal oncology visit or tumor board. It supports your doctor, not replaces them.
• Keep updating – Cancers change. Re-checking some tests over time lets you adjust the plan before problems grow.
• Aim long term – The goal is to use what’s already available—smarter and safer—to give people the best chance at many more years of life, not just a short-term win.