When to Consider Genetic Sequencing
Breast Cancer
When to Consider Genetic Sequencing
Genetic sequencing of tumors has become standard practice, according to many experts. The test allows doctors to understand some of the changes or mutations that may have evolved in a tumor. Your doctor can decide whether you are a candidate for an approved drug that targets these mutations or could enter a clinical trial where you would get new drugs that are being tested.
Gene sequencing, which is particularly considered in patients with metastatic cancer, is something you want done on your cancer so your doctor will know what drugs might help you, and whether you can get into a clinical trial where drugs are being tested that target your tumor.
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Genetic sequencing of tumors has become standard practice, according to many experts. The test allows doctors to understand some of the changes or mutations that may have evolved in a tumor. Your doctor can decide whether you are a candidate for an approved drug that targets these mutations or could enter a clinical trial where you would get new drugs that are being tested.
Gene sequencing, which is particularly considered in patients with metastatic cancer, is something you want done on your cancer so your doctor will know what drugs might help you, and whether you can get into a clinical trial where drugs are being tested that target your tumor.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Treatment: Choosing Your Treatment
Treatment: Early Stages
Treatment: Hormone Treatments
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Treatment: Surgery
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Treatment: Explaining the Options
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Treatment: Reconstruction
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Treatment: Lymphedema
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