Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Expected to Drop...Still, others may have certain biomarkers with targetable treatment.... By Dusty Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Advocate Spotlight: Patti...My mom’s cancer was tested for biomarkers. Targeted therapies were used for her course of treatment.... By Patti Henry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Advocate Spotlight: Diane...My tumor was tested for biomarkers right away even though I did not know what that meant at the time.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is There a Stigma in Lung Cancer Research Funding?...Many of these biomarkers are treatable with existing drugs, so research does make a difference.... By Dave Bjork2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lung Cancer Terms I Have Learned...For non-small lung cancer there are biomarkers that drive cancer. When I was diagnosed, I again did not know what this meant.... By Diane Spry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Those Who Feel Like A Drug Seeker...After removing the brain tumor with a craniotomy, it was tested for biomarkers and I was found to have Stage 4 NSCLC. ... By Samantha Mixon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lung Cancer As A Chronic Disease...Once you know the main type and the subtype cancer can be checked for mutations or biomarkers.... By Diane Spry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Haunting Words Since Diagnosis...They found out my biomarkers were ALK+ and 50% PDL-1. My cancer specialist’s role entails putting this reality in my face.... By Lalaine Alfaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Care Partner Observations...I like seeing that biomarkers, new FDA therapies along with some combination therapies are on the table.... By Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diane Spry...She has EGFR and MET amplification biomarkers.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
The Language of Cancer -- Part 2...Using tissue obtained from your biopsy, your tumor is explored for specific biomarkers (or, genomic abnormalities).... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Gut Bacteria Could Affect How We Respond to Immunotherapy...“We need to validate the importance of the gut microbiota in a larger international cohort, and develop novel biomarkers in the microbiome," he explains... By Donna Fernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Health Leaders...She has EGFR and MET amplification biomarkers. Read more. Samantha is 37 years old and currently lives on St. Simons Island, GA.... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for later