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

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Topics Covered

• 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

Our Panel of Experts

Mark G. Kris, MD

William and Joy Ruane Chair in Thoracic Oncology, Attending Physician, Thoracic Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Michael J. Mauro, MD

Director, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Program, Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine

Sarah E. Kerr, MD

Chair, Department of Pathology, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Pathologist specializing in Molecular Genetic Pathology, Gynecologic and Perinatal Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, and Cytopathology, Hospital Pathology Associates and Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Emilia Calvaresi, MD, PhD

Molecular Pathologist, Associate Staff, Section of Molecular Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Member, Patient Engagement Subcommittee, AMP

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW

Senior Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on March 10, 2025.