Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS, presented “The Bespoke Future of Cancer Care” during the 24th Future Directions in Urology Symposium in August 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
How to cite: Gomella, Leonard G. “The Bespoke Future of Cancer Care.” August 2024. Accessed Nov 2025. https://grandroundsinurology.com/the-bespoke-future-of-cancer-care/
The Bespoke Future of Cancer Care – Summary
Leonard G. Gomella, MD, explores the concept of “bespoke” cancer care, emphasizing its personalized, patient-centered approach. Originally a British term referring to custom-made items, “bespoke” now highlights the customization of cancer treatments through precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, AI technologies, and individualized care plans.
In this 10-minute presentation, Dr. Gomella stresses that innovations in cancer care reflect the growing trend of leveraging AI to enhance screening efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional biopsy methods. He discusses how precision medicine increasingly enables oncologists to tailor treatment plans by analyzing genetic mutations and matching patients to the most promising therapies or clinical trials. The need to balance technological advancements with affordability and patient access is a central concern.
Bespoke care offers better outcomes and underscores the importance of informed decision-making, empowering patients to actively participate in their treatment journey.
The Future Directions in Urology Symposium (FDUS) is an annual urology think tank and non-CME educational summit that brings together industry figures and experts to discuss the current state of genitourinary care and define future directions in treatment. Dr. Dreicer delivered this educational activity during the 24th iteration of the meeting in August 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS, completed medical school and general surgery and urology training at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. After a urologic oncology fellowship in the surgery branch of the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gomella is currently the Bernard W. Godwin, Jr. Professor of Prostate Cancer, Chairman of the Department of Urology, Senior Director of Clinical Affairs for the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Enterprise VP of Urology at the Jefferson Health System, at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
