How Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers Improve Treatment Decisions for People Living with Cancer

Gastric Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

English - December 07, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB
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* Overview of Diagnostic Technologies and Biomarkers, in the Context of COVID-19
* How These Technologies Improve Treatment Decisions
* Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer is Important
* The Role of the Pathologist
* Benefits of Diagnostic Technologies, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine
* Predicting Response to Treatment
* Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
* Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
* The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
* Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
* Quality-of-Life Concerns
* Questions for Our Panel of Experts