Genetics
All Patients With GI Cancers Should Undergo NGS
February 13, 2020
Video
The results of genetic testing could change a patient's treatment regimen.
Biomarkers Predict Osteosarcoma Treatment Response
February 02, 2020
Article
The presence of the proteins p16 and p21 has shown to be predictive of treatment response in patients with osteosarcoma, a disease that previously had no identified biomarkers to indicate whether or not patients would benefit from therapy, explained C. Parker Gibbs, MD.
Expert Talks Liquid Biopsies, Molecular Testing in Lung Cancer
January 03, 2020
Article
Not all patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are recommended for genomic testing when treated in a community setting, and are therefore not being appropriately tested for potential molecular drivers of their disease, explained Nathan Pennell, MD, PhD.
Genetic Testing and Inherited Increased Risk of Cancer
December 10, 2019
Article
People with genetic mutations are often confronted with an abundance of screening protocols that can be overwhelming.
New Agents Show Promise in Treating Patients with IDH1-Mutant Low-Grade Glioma
November 26, 2019
Article
Two new single agents led to brain penetrance and 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG) suppression in patients with low-grade glioma who harbor IDH1 mutations, according to updated findings.
Next-Generation Sequencing Sets Sights On Rare Mutations in Lung Cancer
November 08, 2019
Article
With the help of NGS, new research is emerging for targeted therapies of rare mutations in lung cancer.
Searching for Prognostic Markers in Patients with Osteosarcoma
November 06, 2019
Video
To extend the quality of life for patients with osteosarcoma, researchers are looking for ways to identify before chemo whether or not they need that treatment.
New Pathway Emerges as A Favorable Target in CRC
November 05, 2019
Article
Wnt emerges as an exciting and favorable pathway for the treatment of patients with CRC.
Expert Discusses Genetic Predisposition to Prostate Cancer in Racially Diverse Patient Populations
October 31, 2019
Video
Genetic testing in cancer care is a relatively new element of the field, but some experts are looking to it to help prevent and understand prostate cancer in racially diverse populations.