Pulmonary Self-Study Resources-Enhancing NSCLC Biomarker Testing: Introducing a Practical Clinician Checklist

Enhancing NSCLC Biomarker Testing: Introducing a Practical Clinician Checklist - Video

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In this video, Dr. Gerard Silvestri and Dr. Adam Fox discuss the importance of biomarker testing in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and provide a practical clinical checklist to ensure timely testing. They emphasize the need for pulmonologists to consider biomarker testing for patients at all stages of NSCLC in order to determine the most appropriate treatment. They note that the current testing process can be disjointed and result in delays for patients, causing anxiety and potentially leading to inappropriate treatments. The checklist includes identifying relevant stakeholders, developing a clear plan for ordering and communicating biomarker test results, and measuring and improving the testing process. The doctors also present two case studies to illustrate the checklist in action. They emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, obtaining sufficient tissue for testing, and minimizing delays in the testing process. Overall, they encourage a systematic and comprehensive approach to biomarker testing in NSCLC to ensure patients receive the most effective treatment.

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Asset Type Video

Curriculum Category Neoplasia

Curriculum Subcategory Lung cancer

Keywords

biomarker testing

non-small cell lung cancer

NSCLC

clinical checklist

appropriate treatment

testing process

delays for patients

multidisciplinary collaboration

effective treatment