Opinion|Videos|January 16, 2025
The Importance of Broad Biomarker Testing: Uncovering Actionable Targets Across Tumor Types
Author(s)Vivek Subbiah, MD, Lucio N. Gordan, MD
Panelists discuss how comprehensive biomarker testing enables detection of actionable mutations across cancer types, informing targeted therapy selection. This broad molecular profiling approach can reveal treatment opportunities regardless of tumor origin.
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Video series above is prompted by the following:
- Why does broad or comprehensive biomarker testing matter? Should it be limited to certain tumor types?
- Discuss the value of broad molecular profiling, including the potential to uncover actionable mutations across various cancers.
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