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

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

Update: 2025-03-10
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- 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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Understanding the Different Names for Biomarker Testing and Their Role in Selecting the Best Treatment for You

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