Biomarker Testing Discussion Guide (PDF) Jump To Jump To Online Preview Printable Version Download the PDF This guide can support people with solid-tumor cancer to ask their doctor or nurse the right questions about biomarker testing, including clinical trial options. The guide can also be used by healthcare providers to teach their patients about how biomarker test results are used to make decisions about optimal treatment and clinical trial options. Download the PDF Online Preview About the Document:Biomarker Testing Discussion GuideUnderstanding Your Cancer Can Lead to Better Treatment OptionsThis tool is designed for people with solid tumor cancer to use in communication about biomarker results with their healthcare providers. Biomarkers are changes in the cancer cells that may help guide treatment. Most biomarkers used to guide treatment plans are not passed on to children/family.To use the tool, download the PDF and print the page onto an 8.5" x 11" (US Letter) page. Then, bring the questions to your doctor, working through the logical progression based on whether each answer is yes or no.Suggested questions to ask your team:Has the cancer been tested for all biomarkers?When is a tissue biomarker test necessary?When is a blood biomarker test (known as a liquid biopsy) necessary?How can I get a copy of my biomarker testing report?Who will explain my biomarker testing results to me?Is cancer biomarker testing the same as genetic testing for inherited cancer? Are my family/children at risk?Will I ever have to have more biomarker tests?.Trusting your care team and treatment plan is important. Seeking a second opinion may increase your trust in your care plan.Developed by LUNGevity Foundation in partnership with clinical experts and cancer patients Preview & DownloadDownload the "Biomarker Testing Discussion Guide" One-Pager (PDF)Online View (FlipBook) Biomarker Discussion Guide Downloadable Materials
Printable Version Download the PDF This guide can support people with solid-tumor cancer to ask their doctor or nurse the right questions about biomarker testing, including clinical trial options. The guide can also be used by healthcare providers to teach their patients about how biomarker test results are used to make decisions about optimal treatment and clinical trial options. Download the PDF Online Preview
About the Document:Biomarker Testing Discussion GuideUnderstanding Your Cancer Can Lead to Better Treatment OptionsThis tool is designed for people with solid tumor cancer to use in communication about biomarker results with their healthcare providers. Biomarkers are changes in the cancer cells that may help guide treatment. Most biomarkers used to guide treatment plans are not passed on to children/family.To use the tool, download the PDF and print the page onto an 8.5" x 11" (US Letter) page. Then, bring the questions to your doctor, working through the logical progression based on whether each answer is yes or no.Suggested questions to ask your team:Has the cancer been tested for all biomarkers?When is a tissue biomarker test necessary?When is a blood biomarker test (known as a liquid biopsy) necessary?How can I get a copy of my biomarker testing report?Who will explain my biomarker testing results to me?Is cancer biomarker testing the same as genetic testing for inherited cancer? Are my family/children at risk?Will I ever have to have more biomarker tests?.Trusting your care team and treatment plan is important. Seeking a second opinion may increase your trust in your care plan.Developed by LUNGevity Foundation in partnership with clinical experts and cancer patients
Trusting your care team and treatment plan is important. Seeking a second opinion may increase your trust in your care plan.
Preview & DownloadDownload the "Biomarker Testing Discussion Guide" One-Pager (PDF)Online View (FlipBook)
