Not all EGFR Mutations Are the Same...Many of you understand the importance of having biomarker testing when you are diagnosed with lung cancer.... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Top 5 Things That I Wish People Knew About Lung Cancer...To be eligible for many newer treatments such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy, this biomarker testing is essential.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What Will Come After My First TKI?...I have been interested in clinical studies as well as the different lung cancer treatment options for my ALK-positive biomarker.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocates Engage, Learn at Scientific Conference...Debbie leads a monthly lung cancer patient group, as well as a biomarker group.... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reflections On My 6th Cancerversary...I’m also lucky that I have an incredible oncologist, who asked me to do biomarker testing. In 2015, biomarker testing is not popular in Canada.... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
K.C. Dill...She is passionate about screening and early detection, biomarker testing, immunotherapy, research, and telemedicine.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
My Husband, My Awesome Caregiver!...Because of him doing research the first thing he ask was about the biomarker testing and he demanded that I get one.... By Juanita Segura2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Far From Shallow...In 2005, they were not testing for biomarkers, so I don’t know if I had a biomarker.... By Dusty Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey of Advocacy from Lung Cancer to General Cancer...Later, I also participated in the meetings for the advocacy of general cancer - Biomarker Collaborative, a community of biomarker groups dedicated to helping... By Christine Qiong Wu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Update on Patient-Driven Research...Now that more people are receiving biomarker testing and being treated with targeted therapy, patients with lung cancer are living longer and better, forming... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Accomplishment and Loss...For many in the lung cancer community, EGFR is considered a “fortunate” biomarker to have.... By Ivy Elkins3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Advocates Engage, Learn at Scientific Conference (Part 2)...“The other thing I would like to share about is the biomarkers are interesting to me, especially to have recently found out which biomarker I have (ALK... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer (Part 1)...outside their own biomarker group.... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is LCFA’s Role in Lung Cancer Advocacy? ...There are three different levels of videos — intro, intermediate, and in-depth — on a variety of topics such as early detection, staging, biomarker testing... By Ivy Elkins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does EGFR+ Lung Cancer Mean?...When treatment resistance occurs, a repeat biomarker test is recommended.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Rhonda Meckstroth...Rhonda led a Biden Cancer Initiative collaboration to address educational barriers with comprehensive biomarker testing and developed partnerships with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How to Deal with Advocacy "Fatigue" When Telling Patients’ Stories...I’m careful not to dwell on the details of lung cancer diagnosis, treatment options, biomarker testing, side effects, or prognosis.... By Christine Qiong Wu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Provision of Psychosocial Support...The local cancer specialists can cover common treatments, palliative care, clinical trials, radiation surgery, thoracic surgery, and biomarker testing.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chris Draft: Passion for Keasha, Football and Advocacy (Part IV)...It’s making sure, in terms of treatment, that we do biomarker testing right away in non-small cell lung cancer.... By Dusty Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FeaturedGenetic Testing, Biomarkers and Options...What panels, genetic or biomarker testing is available now that wasn't in 2016? What treatments are new since then?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBiomarkers/Genetic MutationsTreatment