RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) is increasingly being integrated into molecular tumour profiling but remains underutilized for clinical decision-making. This Perspective presents a framework for assessing the therapeutic, diagnostic and prognostic actionability of RNA-seq findings as well as an ‘actionable transcriptome’ list to help guide the application of RNA-seq findings in oncology practice.
- Amber Johnson
- Yifei Shen
- Funda Meric-Bernstam