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Welcome! Biomarker testing helps connect patients with the right treatment at the right time. ACS CAN and partners are working together to make sure more Massachusetts residents can benefit from this important testing. Video of maggies_biomarker_story   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ ...

... products. We will be making the following fact-based policies a priority and ask for your support:   Ensuring Access to Quality Care Access to Biomarker Testing:  ACS CAN will advocate for improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing. Not all communities are benefiting from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. Communities that ...

Connecting Patients with the Right Treatment at the Right Time Treatment with targeted therapy often requires diagnostic testing to analyze biological samples (e.g., blood, tumor tissue) taken from a patient to identify and evaluate specific biomarkers. Research shows ... treatment for their cancer, patients can avoid treatments that will be ineffective or have more adverse side effects. Insurance coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace with innovations and advancements in treatment. We must work to dismantle barriers that prevent all patients from benefiting from biomarker testing and precision medicine.    Expanding Access to Patient Navigation  Navigating the healthcare system can be confusing and ...