What are biomarkers and how can they help?

Meet Sarah, a brave warrior in her fight against colorectal cancer. Feeling a little lost and worried about her treatment options. Sarah learned about the power of knowing her biomarkers, but the term biomarkers was confusing to her. And after doing her research, she learned that they are unique markers found within cancer tumors like a name tag, biomarkers provide important information about your tumor and what makes it unique.
She discovered that biomarkers are essential in understanding her specific cancer type and guiding her doctors in choosing the best treatment plan tailored to her needs.
Sarah initially thought biomarker testing was the same as genetic testing.
However, she soon learned that while genetic testing looks at inherited mutations and cancer risk biomarker testing is looking specifically at her tumor's characteristics to help make more informed treatment decisions.
To find out her biomarkers, Sarah's doctor took a small tissue sample from her tumor During a biopsy, the sample was sent to a specialized lab for biomarker testing, and the lab results revealed the biomarkers present in her tumor. Armed with the information from Sarah's biomarker test, her doctor could now choose targeted therapies or immunotherapies to attack the specific biomarkers in her tumor. This personalized approach gave Sarah the best chance in her fight against cancer.
To ensure access to the best healthcare providers experienced in biomarker testing, Sarah used Fight CRCs provider finder, an online tool that helps patients find doctors who specialize in colorectal cancer treatment.
Thanks to the power of biomarkers, Sarah felt more confident and in control of her treatment journey.
Just like her understanding your tumor's biomarkers can help you take an active role in your fight against cancer.
If you aren't sure if your tumor biomarkers have been tested, talk to your physician about getting tested today.
To learn more about biomarkers and find a provider experienced in biomarker testing, visit FightCRC.org.
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