Biomarker testing looks for genes and other substances that can provide important information about your cancer, such as which treatments may be most effective. 77% of people who’ve undergone biomarker testing say that it has given them valuable information that improved their cancer treatment.1 Below you will find resources to help you learn more about genetic and genomic testing.
by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
This booklet discusses the following hereditary cancers: breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer. It explains the importance of genetic testing and discusses the process, which includes pre-t
Read Moreby LUNGevity Foundation
This booklet provides an overview of biomarker testing and the types of biomarkers used to determine the best treatment for lung cancer patients. It discusses whether biomarker testing is appropriate
Read Moreby Melanoma Research Alliance
This resource discusses other tests available that can provide additional information to inform a melanoma patient's treatment options and next steps. The tests discussed include melanoma biomarker te
Read Moreby Urology Care Foundation
This fact sheet provides an overview of bladder cancer and tests used to diagnose it. It discusses genetic testing and biomarker tests, who should think about getting a genetic test, and if these test
Read Moreby Prostate Cancer Foundation
This webinar explains what genetic testing and biomarker testing are and how it can help patients and doctors learn as much as possible about a patient's prostate cancer. It discusses how doctors choo
Read Moreby Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC)
This resource provides an overview of prostate cancer markers and explains how it helps individualize patient care. It discusses screening and early detection of prostate cancer, who to repeat biopsy,
Read Moreby GO2 for Lung Cancer
This fact sheet provides an overview of biomarker testing and discusses why it's important. It includes a list of common biomarker testing in lung cancer.
Read Moreby ZERO Prostate Cancer
This resource provides an overview of genetic testing and explains the difference between genetic or germline testing and biomarker or somatic testing. It also explains why it's important to know if y
Read Moreby GO2 for Lung Cancer
This fact sheet provides an overview of biomarker testing and discusses why it's important and how your best treatment decisions start with biomarker testing. It includes a list of common questions an
Read Moreby Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC)
This resource provides an overview of biomarkers and the different prostate cancer markers and tests that are involved in detection, diagnosis, and treatment for patients. It discusses markers and tes
Read More