Research Genetics Cancer Center (RGCC) Group was established in 2004 by Dr. Ioannis Papasotiriou. The company is a pioneering, innovative organization working in the fields of medical genetics and, in particular, cancer genetics, chemosensitivity and chemo-resistance testing and in Research and Development within the pharmaceutical industry via RGCC Pharma Ltd. The company headquarters are in Switzerland, and the brand new, state-of-the art laboratories in Northern Greece are equipped with the most up-to-date technological, advanced and innovative equipment.
The R.G.C.C Group test is a blood test (or in some cases tissue tests). Tumor cells are identified and isolated from the sample for the following analysis:
• Viability testing of chemotherapy drugs
• Genetic profiling for guidance about targeted therapies e.g. monoclonal antibodies
• Viability testing (and identification of mechanisms of action), of natural substances which may be used as part of a complementary treatment strategy.
RGCC Group offers general assays for CTCs and for specific cancers, including breast, colorectal, prostate, malignant melanoma and sarcomas. The test if performed from a simple blood sample and results are completed in 7-10 days.
Oncocount. Provides information on the presence and the concentration of CTCs. It enumerates only the progenitor cells that are relevant to potent relapse and recurrence of the disease.
Oncotrace. Reports the number of CTC’s, any positive CSC’s, and the immunophenotype of these cells. The most useful screening test. This test should be ordered first and if positive one can then order the Onconomics panels. RGCC must be notified by e-mail to continue with the Onconomics panel before the 9th day after receiving results. If one waits longer a new blood sample will be needed.
Oncotrail. Provides information about the presence of CTCs and their concentration and immunophenotype for specific types of malignancies. This test is a tailor-made test for specific type of malignancies such as breast cancer (Oncotrail for Breast), Prostate (Oncotrail for Prostate), Sarcoma etc. This test includes only markers relevant for a specific type of malignancy which make the test a good tool for follow up control.
Onconomics. This includes the chemosensitivity/chemoresistance assessment for cytotoxic drugs, monoclonal antibodies, and small molecules that inhibit specific targets eg. (TKI, etc.). No natural substances tested
Onconomics Extracts. This test includes only the assessment of natural substances and plant extracts for any anticancer potency. No chemotherapeutic agents tested and no tumor suppressor genes tested.
Onconomics Plus. This test is the Onconomics, above, and adds the assessment of natural substances and plant extracts for any anticancer potency. The most complete and the most information for personal cancer care and support.
