Understanding the Important Role that Biomarker Testing Plays in Informing the Treatment of Cancer Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

- Overview and Definition of Biomarkers
- What Are Some Examples of Biomarker Testing
- How Biomarker Testing Provides Useful Information for Cancer Treatment
- Why the Molecular Portrait of Cancer Is So Important
- The Role of the Pathologist
- Benefits of Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
- Predicting Response to Treatment
- Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
- Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
- Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments with Your Health Care Team, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions & Discussion of OpenNotes
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions to Ask Our Panel of Experts