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Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer

Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer

Hodgkin Lymphoma CancerCare Connect Education Workshops · CancerCare

February 12, 20241h 3m

Show Notes

- Overview and Definition of Biomarkers - What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing - How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment - Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important - The Role of the Pathologist - Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine - Predicting Response to Treatment - Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team - Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts