FDA update‼️

Hernexeos (zongertinib) is now approved as a first-line treatment for advanced non-squamous (NSCLC) with a HER2 activating mutation.

Another example that #BiomarkerTesting can directly shape treatment options. 🙌

Read the details: go2.org/blog/fda-exp...

“Biomarker testing helped me understand my #braintumor, eased fears for my daughters, and gave me confidence in decisions about my care. We need more awareness of #biomarkertesting.” — Amanda D.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4r8U4Fd

#MyTumorID #meningioma

Ben S-L pushed for #BiomarkerTesting after an inoperable brainstem glioma diagnosis and it led him to ONC201.

7 years later, his tumor has shrunk.

Read Ben’s story: braintumor.org/news/how-biomarker-testi...

#MyTumorID

As #BiomarkerTesting grows in #PrecisionOncology, understanding how tumor findings inform hereditary cancer risk assessment is critical.

This interactive @jacksonlab.bsky.social course helps GCs strengthen interpretation of biomarker testing using real-world clinical scenarios. #GeneChat

JAX and MCGI sit at the crossroads of clinical practice and emerging research — where innovation meets implementation. This work is helping make precision oncology more accessible to patients and clinicians across Maine and beyond.

#BiomarkerTesting #PrecisionOncology #GeneticCounseling

Photograph of Dr Jose Luis Costa, of Thermo Fisher Scientific. He provides a quote for our lung cancer awareness campaign. He says: We want to see every patient receive the diagnostic that can guide the most precise treatment.

#BiomarkerTesting has changed everything in #lungcancer. It gives those in our community the chance to receive the right treatment at the right moment.

It's why @thermofishersci.bsky.social José Luis Costa believes in continued innovation.

#StoriesOfLungCancer #LCAM25

The image shows a drawing of two women - one a journalist called Sofia and a doctor known as Dr Ana. It says: Biomarker Testing: Watch this new education video. It's all you need to know about lung cancer and biomarker testing. Produced by Thermo Fisher with support from Oncogene Cancer Research.

#Biomarkertesting helps people with #lungcancer get the right treatment at the right time. Yet too many still miss out.

This video created w @thermofishersci.bsky.social is a great resource for anyone diagnosed.

Help share to empower & inform more people👇
www.oncogeneresearch.org/biomarker-te...

The Importance of Waiting for Biomarker Results in NSCLC | IASLC Biomarkers are essential in lung cancer treatment, but they remain underutilized. In addition, clinicians and patients have to wait for those results before sta ...

Curious why biomarker timing matters in NSCLC treatment? For Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day, check out this past Lung Cancer Considered discussion: bit.ly/489wK2Z
#biomarkertesting

#BiomarkerTesting helps doctors recommend the most effective treatments based on a tumor’s unique profile, empowering patients to make more informed decisions.

Today, on the first-ever Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day, reshare this #MyTumorID video to help improve access and outcomes.

🧬 Today is Cancer Biomarker Awareness Day!

Cancer #biomarkertesting helps doctors match patients to best treatment based on the cancer’s unique biology. Ask your doctor about biomarker testing today! 

Learn more at biomarkersmatter.org.

#CancerBiomarkers | #CancerBiomarkerDay

Experts call for urgent action to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis across Europe - PharmaTimes New survey reveals critical gaps in access to testing and timely care

#Alzheimersdisease #Alzheimersdiagnosis #EliLilly #AlzheimerEuropeConference #AdelphiRealWorldDementiaDiseaseSpecificProgramme #underdiagnosisofAlzheimersdisease #AD #biomarkertesting #GeriatricPsychiatry #ADcare #AlzheimerEurope #ADdiagnosis #Alzheimersdiseasecare
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At 57, Colin Barton, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer & given 2 yrs to live.

#BiomarkerTesting changed everything: it found ALK. Targeted treatment gave him not only more time, but the drive to co-found @ALKPositiveinc.

We want everyone to be lucky
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When Ben received #biomarkertesting results after his #braintumor diagnosis, his world shifted –– and a new treatment option became available to him.

Register today to join our free #MyTumorID biomarker testing webinar on Fri 9/26: braintumor.org/brain-tumors...

Have you or a loved one had biomarker testing?

If you feel comfortable sharing your experience, check out this form: vocalvideo.com/c/national-brain-tumor-s...

#biomarkertesting #biomarker #biomarkers

Metastatic breast cancer thriver, advocate and author Bethany shares her story about living with metastatic breast cancer and her experience with genomic testing.

For Bethany, Foundation Medicine’s biomarker tests helped provide an action plan for her and her care team to follow when her cancer progressed. Hear more about Bethany’s experience with #BiomarkerTesting. Click here for more: youtu.be/SjQlqlrN-r8

Making Sure Biomarker Testing Is Available and Used for Everyone, Everywhere - Lung Cancer Europe - OncoDaily Making Sure Biomarker Testing Is Available and Used for Everyone, Everywhere - Lung Cancer Europe / Amanda Young, biomarker testing, cancer, Casey Connolly,

Lung Cancer Europe - Making Sure Biomarker Testing Is Available and Used for Everyone, Everywhere
@lungcancereurope.bsky.social

oncodaily.com/insight/biom...

#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #LungCancer #BiomarkerTesting

📢 New guidelines support guided bronchoscopy for lung cancer biomarker testing, showing comparable sample quality to percutaneous biopsy with fewer complications.
🔗 ascopost.com/news/july-20...

#LungCancer #BiomarkerTesting #Pulmonology

Jung A benefitted from #BiomarkerTesting & has been advocating for legislation that would decrease barriers to this testing in MA. She spoke at ACS CAN Massachusetts Cancer Action Day, their Research Breakfast & testified in front of the legislature. We’re lucky to have volunteers like her! (3/3)

Don’t miss this 🎧:

Our board & medical committee member Marc Muskavitch, PhD joins UpStage Lung Cancer’s podcast for a powerful convo on ALK+ #lungcancer.

Why early detection & #BiomarkerTesting are critical to improving outcomes.

#lcsm 🦻upstagelungcancer.org/podcasts/livin…

Excited to be joining @acscan.bsky.social to advocate for increased access to and insurance coverage for #BiomarkerTesting for individuals living with cancer in Delaware!
#oncsky #oncologynursing #canceradvocacy #nurseslead #precisionmedicine

Vermont mandates health insurance coverage for biomarker testing under new law Vermont law requires health insurance plans to cover biomarker testing for patient care.

Vermont just made a groundbreaking move by mandating health insurance coverage for biomarker testing, revolutionizing patient care!

Click to read more!

#VT #PatientCare #VermontHealthcare #BiomarkerTesting #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAccess

Innovating in Rare Diseases: Together! A roundtable discussion on the rare disease landscape and diagnostic directions

The U.S. must expand access to and coverage for #NewbornScreening, #BiomarkerTesting and rapid #WholeGenomeSequencing, which have been crucial for the early diagnosis of certain #RareDiseases, says NORD Analyst Mason Barrett. He outlines what's needed to get there: thepathologist.com/issues/2025/...

Study of a woman w #lungcancer on 3L treatment & rare bilateral internal auditory canal mets shows need for #biomarkertesting at progression.

A RET fusion was found, unlocking targeted therapy. Hearing returned in a wk; 37 months later, she’s still here. www.cureus.com/articles/346...

Senate discusses prosthetics and biomarker testing bills for children and healthcare advancement Senate committee reviews bills on children's prosthetics and biomarker testing for diagnostic care.

Tennessee's Senate is taking crucial steps to enhance healthcare for children and advance biomarker testing—what's at stake for our future?

Click to read more!

#TN #TennesseeChildren #ProstheticsSupport #CitizenPortal #HealthcareAccess #BiomarkerTesting

Patrick lives in Virginia, with family history he is at increased risk. Virginia needs to do better.
Biomarker testing can improve cancer treatment outcomes, people in Virginia do not have equal access, even with insurance. bit.ly/biomarker-ad...
#biomarkertesting #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

Biomarker testing can improve cancer treatment outcomes, but many Americans do not have equal access, even through insurance. Join me and advocate for access. To learn how, download these instructions from the CC Alliance: bit.ly/biomarker-ad...
#biomarkertesting #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

🚨And if you can't make the talk, swing by poster B580 on Tuesday 18th for a chat! We're a friendly bunch and love to chat! 🚨 #Alzheimers #BiomarkerTesting #Diagnosis

Start a conversation with your patients about the importance of biomarker testing - LUNGevity Foundation - OncoDaily Start a conversation with your patients about the importance of biomarker testing - LUNGevity Foundation / biomarker testing, cancer, LUNGevity Foundation,

LUNGevity Foundation - Start a conversation with your patients about the importance of biomarker testing
@lungevity.bsky.social

oncodaily.com/blog/239227

#BiomarkerTesting #Cancer #LUNGevityFoundation #NSCLC #OncoDaily #Oncology #WorldCancerDay #Medicine #Health

In the next section of the survey, we gathered information about how results were 1st provided & reviewed.
57% of patients viewed #BiomarkerTesting results without their doctor present.
Our recommendation? see 💡below.
#CRCSM #GI25 6/n

For each question, Julie& I had recommendations for clinicians.
For example, in our survey in colontown 31% of respondents indicated that "nothing was discussed" about #BiomarkerTesting before testing was done.
Our recommendation? see 💡below.
#CRCSM #GI25 5/n