Must Know Information for Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Patients...Some of the terms used to describe comprehensive biomarker testing are even incorrect. For example, genetic testing is not biomarker testing.... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer...Biomarker testing can be done on cells taken during a biopsy.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
FeaturedBiomarker Testing...Have you received biomarker testing or discussed biomarker testing?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesBiomarkers/Genetic Mutations
Community Views: Learning About Biomarker Testing...they have had a biomarker test.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Biomarker Testing Matters...Biomarker testing is a relatively new option.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Impact of Lung Cancer Groups...Lung cancer groups advocating biomarker testing and the right treatment is a main stop for me.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer: How Informed Are We?...However, biomarker testing awareness is low, and many are not even sure they received biomarker testing following their diagnosis.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Small Cell, Big Impact: New Virtual Small Cell Lung Cancer Group Kicks Off (Part 1)...It didn’t make a difference whether someone had one biomarker or another. (Actually, biomarker testing was not even the standard of care back then.... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Biomarker Testing: Still Not Standard...And there are patient leaders in each biomarker setting that are willing to help you. Just know that you are not alone.... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ALK Positive and Biomarker Testing...I am so thankful for biomarker testing. It is VERY important for newly diagnosed patients to do biomarker testing.... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Disparities in Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing...The lung cancer community has made real change raising awareness about the importance of biomarker testing.... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It's Important ... Get Biomarker Tested...I recently had the opportunity to serve on a patient advisory board with a pharmaceutical company. There were 13 patients at the meeting and several representatives from the pharma industry... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Breaking Down The Results From LUNGevity’s Scorecard...This relies on a biomarker to predict someone’s likely response.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy...Eventually, tests revealed that Keasha had a HER2 biomarker. With no targetable biomarker, Keasha underwent chemotherapy.... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treatment Advancements Thanks to Biomarker Testing...When I was first diagnosed I had no clue what any of the terminologies meant, much less biomarker testing!... By Sandy Spears2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Vitrakvi (larotrectinib)...This means it can be used to treat different types of cancer, as long as they all have the same biomarker.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Research Opportunity: Health Literacy...The goal is to create easy-to-understand materials about biomarker testing for people with lung cancer.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Biomarker Testing Needs to Keep Up With Treatments...We need to advocate for reflex biomarker testing for all lung cancer patients.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Kicking Cancer's __s! (Part 2)...The KRAS biomarker accounts for approximately 25 percent of lung cancers.... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Benefits of Biomarker Testing...This article may prove to be the most important information that you may read -- biomarker testing.... By Jennifer M. Toth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
