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The Ever-Expanding Potential
of Precision Medicine
Supporting genetic counselors and the broader oncology care team in removing barriers to complementary germline and tumor testing for comprehensive treatment planning.
Explore Biomarker Testing Guidelines
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) inform biomarker testing.
Access quick-reference flow charts of National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) biomarker testing recommendations by tumor type:
NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way.Â
aThis page contains content pertaining to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) only.
NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
The Germline Biomarkers Informing Treatment Options
NCCN and National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) recommend genetic testing for inherited mutations for certain tumor types to help guide clinical decision making.
Access the latest information on common germline biomarkers, genetic testing, and biomarker prevalence:
BRCA1/2, BReast CAncer susceptibility gene 1/2; HER2, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; HRD, homologous recombination deficiency; HRRm, homologous recombination repair gene mutation; NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network; NSGC, National Society of Genetic Counselors.
How Genetic Counselors Can Improve Access to Precision Medicine
Expand access to genetic education and counseling for earlier, more informed cancer treatment decisions.
Collaborate to improve access to targeted treatment
Keep up with the pace of precision medicine
MDT, multidisciplinary team.
Solutions for Common Biomarker Testing Challenges
Find actionable solutions to address gaps in genetic counseling and testing for breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. Counseling in the form of telehealth seeks to improve access for all and is one of many solutions explored across the biomarker testing journey.
Helpful Resources
Check out these featured resources, designed to help support genetic counselors in precision medicine
and biomarker testing.Â
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FOR HCPS
Leading the way: Approaches in biomarker testing for cancer treatment with Dana ClarkWatch Dana Clark, a genetic counselor, share her experience in standardizing biomarker testing in advanced ovarian cancer, involving pilot efforts, negotiating responsibilities, and implementing a user-friendly tracking system to improve biomarker testing rates.
FOR PATIENTS
Informed consent for genetic testing: Before the test, learn what to expectWatch an overview of the informed consent process typically associated with genetic testing for cancer or hereditary cancer testing.
FOR PATIENTS
What your genetic test means for your family membersShare this brief explanation with your patients on how germline (or inherited) genetic mutations can provide information to other family members if they choose to pursue genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk.
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