Biomarker Testing for Advanced Lung Cancer-Enhancing NSCLC Biomarker Testing: Introducing a Practical Clinician Checklist

Enhancing NSCLC Biomarker Testing: Introducing a Practical Clinician Checklist

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In this video, Gerard Silvestri and Adam Fox discuss the importance of biomarker testing for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and how to enhance the testing process. They emphasize the need for timely and comprehensive testing to ensure patients receive the right treatment from the start. The speakers present a checklist for pulmonologists to follow to improve the efficiency and coordination of biomarker testing. They highlight the importance of involving all relevant stakeholders, such as pathologists and interventional radiologists, in the testing process. The checklist also includes steps to ensure clear communication, proper tissue collection, and measurement of turnaround times. The speakers present two case studies to illustrate the application of the checklist in different scenarios. They conclude by announcing a call for grant applications from CHEST to evaluate the impact of biomarker checklists on improving testing and treatment for NSCLC patients.Overall, the speakers emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach and regular assessment and improvement of biomarker testing processes to enhance patient care.

Keywords

biomarker testing

NSCLC

checklist

timely testing

comprehensive testing

multidisciplinary approach

patient care

case studies

grant applications