Test illustration for The Lancet Oncology 2027
The article examines genome-directed treatment targets and mutational signature biomarkers across different solid tumours.
The tumour genome is visualised as a plant growing from a cancerous cell, with mutated leaves representing damaged genomic signatures. A targeted treatment neutralises these harmful mutations, preventing further damage.
Art direction: Smriti Patodia and The Lancet Oncology editorial team.