Join Michelle Shiller, DO, and Jennifer J.D. Morrissette, PhD, as they discuss the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach for liquid biopsy.
Chapters
Lung

NSCLC Testing Chapter
Download this resource that provides an overview to biomarker testing in NSCLC, the role of the MDT, testing with small samples, NGS, and potential considerations to improve biomarker testing.
Breast

Breast Cancer Testing Chapter
Download this resource that provides an overview of breast cancer, the role of the MDT in biomarker testing, and considerations for sample collection and biomarker testing in mBC.
Other

Overarching Chapter
Download this resource that provides an overview of Precision Oncology, the role of the MDT, biomarker testing methods, and considerations for sample collection.

Identifying Challenges in the Diagnostic Journey Chapter
Download this resource that provides an overview of the essential elements of biomarker testing during the diagnostic journey.

Biomarker Testing Reimbursement Chapter
Download this resource that reviews the 14-day rule and biomarker tests that may be exempt.

Molecular Profiling Chapter
Download this resource that reviews key information on frequently used molecular profiling assays.

Test Requisition Forms Chapter
Download this resource that provides an overview of the importance of test requisition forms and pathology reports, including potential considerations for formatting and layout.

Considerations to Assess Diagnostic Challenges Checklist
Download this resource that explores identifying potential challenges during the diagnostic journey.

Understanding Undertesting Chapter
Download this resource that explores clinical practice gaps affecting precision oncology.
Videos
Broad Molecular Profiling
The importance of comprehensive biomarker testing
Learn about the prognosis of NSCLC, the prevalence of actionable biomarkers, and guideline recommendations for testing.
Broadening the Understanding of Liquid Biopsies (BULB)
Watch Michelle Shiller, DO, and Jennifer J.D. Morrissette, PhD, explore the benefits of and potential approaches to next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Explore important considerations for reading and interpreting an NGS report.
Discover the different types of FDA approvals for liquid biopsy tests and what they mean for your practice.
Find out when liquid biopsy may be an appropriate option for your patients.
Learn about ctDNA and cfDNA and the roles they play in liquid-based biomarker testing.
Learn how to obtain and process a sample for liquid biopsy.
Find out how biopsy choice can affect biomarker test results.
Learn about the accuracy of liquid-based biomarker testing.
cfDNA, circulating free DNA; ctDNA, circulating tumor DNA; mNSCLC, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Other
Knowledge Checks
Lung

NSCLC Testing Knowledge Check #1
Download this resource that provides an overview to biomarker testing in NSCLC, the role of the MDT, testing with small samples, NGS, and potential considerations to improve biomarker testing.

NSCLC Testing Knowledge Check #2
Download this resource that provides an overview to biomarker testing in NSCLC, the role of the MDT, testing with small samples, NGS, and potential considerations to improve biomarker testing.
Breast

Breast Cancer Testing Knowledge Check #1
Download this resource that provides an overview to biomarker testing in mBC, the role of the MDT, testing with small samples, NGS, and potential considerations to improve biomarker testing.

Breast Cancer Testing Knowledge Check #2
Download this resource that provides an overview to biomarker testing in mBC, the role of the MDT, testing with small samples, NGS, and potential considerations to improve biomarker testing.
Other

Overarching Knowledge Check #1
Download this resource that provides a quiz and answer key based on the Overarching Chapter to check your knowledge on material such as biomarker testing methods, biopsies, and sample collection.

Overarching Knowledge Check #2
Download this resource that provides a quiz and answer key based on the Overarching Chapter to check your knowledge on material such as biomarker testing methods, biopsies, and sample collection.
Educational Binder

To support the entire multidisciplinary team with content specifically designed to address testing challenges, we've assembled our most popular educational chapters and knowledge checks into a Novartis Precision Medicine binder. With one click, this digital binder can be downloaded as a zip file.
The digital binder contains the following:
- Essential Elements of Biomarker Testing During the Diagnostic Journey
- Considerations for Biomarker Testing Reimbursement
- Biomarker Testing in Breast Cancer
- The Importance of a Molecular Diagnosis in mNSCLC
- Molecular Diagnostics in Personalized Cancer Care
- Molecular Diagnosis in Lung Cancer: Knowledge Check #1 and #2
- Biomarker Testing in Breast Cancer: Knowledge Check #1 and #2
- Molecular Diagnostics in Oncology: Knowledge Check #1 and #2
- Molecular Profiling in Common Cancers
- The Ins and Outs of Test Requisition Forms
Would you prefer a physical copy? Please reach out to our Precision Medicine Liaison team using the link below!
Please note this resource is only intended for health care professionals.