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Abstract
<p class="first" id="P2">The microbiome is receiving significant attention given its
influence on a host of
human diseases including cancer. Its role in response to cancer treatment is becoming
increasingly apparent, with evidence suggesting that modulating the gut microbiome
may impact responses to numerous forms of cancer therapy. A working knowledge of the
microbiome is vital as we move forward in this age of precision medicine, and an understanding
of the microbiome’s influence on immune responses and cancer is key. It is also important
to understand factors influencing the gut microbiome and strategies to manipulate
the microbiome to augment therapeutic responses.
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