Animation - Understanding Next-Generation Sequencing and Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Lung Cancer
Slide Show - Understanding Next-Generation Sequencing and Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Lung Cancer
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What are NGS and CGP? How are they used in lung cancer?
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Why is biomarker testing important for lung cancer? What should I do if my doctor does not offer testing to me?
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How can the results of CGP using NGS help guide lung cancer treatment decisions?
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What are the benefits of using NGS with CGP during ongoing lung cancer treatment?
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How is CGP done? What’s involved and what should I expect?
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Where can I access NGS and CGP testing for my lung cancer?
Expert Video - How is CGP done? What’s involved and what should I expect?
Dr. Ying-Chun Lo, a specialist in lung, thoracic, and molecular pathology, discusses how comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is done, what is involved, and what you should expect as a lung cancer patient. He describes CGP as a molecular test that is performed using NGS technology. When a sample of your cancer is sent to a lab for CGP, the result is a genetic sequence of your specific tumor, which gets compared to a reference sequence. Any genetic differences found are studied for whether they promote cancer, and if so, what current treatment is available to you. Dr. Lo notes that this entire process of gathering valuable information takes a few weeks and will require you to have patience. Dr. Konstantinos Leventakos, a medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic, further recommends speaking with your healthcare provider if you are feeling anxious while waiting for your CGP results.
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Section: NGS and CGP for Lung Cancer
Expert Videos
Animation - Understanding Next-Generation Sequencing and Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Lung Cancer
Slide Show - Understanding Next-Generation Sequencing and Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Lung Cancer
1.
What are NGS and CGP? How are they used in lung cancer?
2.
Why is biomarker testing important for lung cancer? What should I do if my doctor does not offer testing to me?
3.
How can the results of CGP using NGS help guide lung cancer treatment decisions?
4.
What are the benefits of using NGS with CGP during ongoing lung cancer treatment?
5.
How is CGP done? What’s involved and what should I expect?
6.
Where can I access NGS and CGP testing for my lung cancer?
