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Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

Released Monday, 4th March 2024
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Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

Monday, 4th March 2024
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- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer?- How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells- Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers- Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing – Inherited or Germline Mutations- Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments- Other Uses of Biomarkers – Determining a Person’s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer- Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning – Examples Will Be Provided- Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & in Determining Your Progress- Questions for Our Panel of Experts

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