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March 10, 2025

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

56 minutes

- 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

- 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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By CancerCare