A Guide for Community Oncologists: Interpretation of Genetic and Biomarker Testing Results

Launch Date

04/17/2023

Credit Amount

0.5

Credit Expires

04/17/2024

This activity is part of a series

Faculty

Banu Arun, MD

Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology

Co-Medical Director, Clinical Cancer Genetics Program and Section Chief Breast Genetics, Prevention and Screening

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX

Robert L. Coleman, MD

Gynecologic Oncologist

Chief Medical Officer, Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI)

Co-Director, GOG-Partners

Philadelphia, PA

Statement of Need

Accurate interpretation of genetic and biomarker testing results is essential to better inform and target therapy and is highlighted by rapid advances in multiple tumor types. In the community practice setting, understanding the impact of testing on treatment decisions reinforces shared decision-making practices. In particular, underserved patients and those with low socioeconomic and low health literacy status report poor familiarity with testing terminology and are not able to accurately explain the role of testing in treatment. Community oncologists are positioned to intervene and facilitate better patient outcomes through enhanced patient education.

In the third installment of this CME Outfitters Snack series, expert faculty will discuss the role of predictive biomarkers in guiding clinical decision-making, practical guidance for testing requirements and recommendations, and shared decision-making. Faculty will also present illustrative examples of utilizing testing to guide therapy.

Learning Objective

Employ strategies to provide genetic counseling for patients with cancer.

Financial Support

Supported by an educational grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.

Target Audience

Physicians, physician associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses and pharmacists specializing in pathology, oncology or surgical oncology caring for patients with cancer in community settings.

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Dr. Arun reports the following financial relationships:

Grants: Department of Defense (DOD); Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT); National Cancer Institute (NCI); and Susan G. Komen

Research Support: AstraZeneca (paid to the institution)

Dr. Coleman reports the following financial relationships:

Advisory Board: AbbVie Inc.; Agenus Inc.; Alkermes; AstraZeneca; Clovis Oncology; Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Genelux; Genelux Corporation; Genmab; GSK; ImmunoGen, Inc.; OncoQuest Inc.; OncXerna Therapeutics, Inc.; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Roche/Genentech, Inc.; Merck & Co., Inc.; and Novocure

Grants: AstraZeneca; Clovis Oncology; Genelux Corporation; Genmab; ImmunoGen, Inc.; Roche/Genentech, Inc.; and Roche/Genentech, Inc.

Other Financial or Material Support: DOD Academy; GOG Foundation Inc. (mentor grant); Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC); and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Disclosures were obtained from the CME Outfitters, LLC staff: No disclosures to report:

Joshua Caballero PharmD, BCPP, FCCP (peer reviewer)
Thomas Mitchell (planning committee)
David Modrak, PhD (planning committee)
Susan H. Yarbrough, CHCP (planning committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (planning committee)
Sharon Tordoff (planning committee)

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