Genomic profiling offers hope to cancer patients as extra funding secured for thousands of Australians

ABC News Australia · Paige Cockburn, Stephanie Dalzell · 2026-11-05 18:47 UTC

Another 25,000 cancer patients will be able to access cutting-edge technology that opens the door to more targeted treatment.

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Cutting-edge cancer technology known as genomic profiling is offering patients hope and adding years to their lives.

Federal government funding has been secured, allowing access to more targeted drug treatments for another 25,000 Australians.