Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You
- Overview of the Different Names for Biomarker Testing & Why They Can Be Helpful for Treatment\n- Tumor Marker Testing, Genomic Profiling, Genomic Sequencing, Molecular Profiling, Next Generation Sequencing\n- The Relationship Between Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine\n- Types of Biomarker Tests for Cancer Treatment\n- Do I Need Biomarker Testing for My Cancer?\n- How is Biomarker Testing Done? Using Samples of Your Cancer & Your Healthy Cells\n- Samples are Sent to the Lab Where Pathologists Test for Certain Biomarkers\n- Some Results Might Lead to Genetic Testing \u2013 Inherited or Germline Mutations\n- Some Biomarker Testing is Done as Part of Clinical Trials for New Cancer Treatments\n- Other Uses of Biomarkers \u2013 Determining a Person\u2019s Cancer Risk or Finding Cancer\n- Biomarkers Used to Show if a Treatment is Effective or May Show if Cancer is Returning \u2013 Examples Will Be Provided\n- Biomarkers Play Such an Important Role in Choosing the Best Treatment for You & in Determining Your Progress\n- Questions for Our Panel of Experts