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Biomarker testing is an important step to accessing precision medicine, including targeted therapies that can lead to improved survivorship and better quality of life for cancer patients. However, not all communities are benefitting from the latest advancements in biomarker testing and precision medicine. ACS CAN is working to dismantle barriers that prevent patients from benefiting from biomarker testing and precision ...

Biomarker testing is all about connecting the right patient to the right treatment at the right time. Precision medicine, which uses information about a person's own genes or proteins, is commonly used to inform treatment for diseases like cancer. Biomarker testing is an important step to accessing precision medicine and targeted therapies, which can improve quality of life and survivorship. However, ...

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... of all cancer deaths. Unfortunately, many lung cancers are not diagnosed until they are at an advanced stage, when symptoms typically appear.  Biomarker testing  has been transformative in lung cancer treatment, allowing doctors to connect patients to the most effective treatment for their patients. What is biomarker testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient. A “biomarker” is a ...