Is it possible to test for biomarkers in lung cancer on a national scale?

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This is the first video in our series from a program filmed directly from ASCO 2013. Drs. Nate Pennell, Mary Pinder, and Jack West discuss the Biomarkers France trial of testing on a national scale for clinically relevant biomarkers in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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Dr. Heather Wakelee: How Should We Use Molecular Marker Information for Management of Earlier Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

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Dr. Heather Wakelee from Stanford University discusses the open question of whether patients with resectable or locally advanced NSCLC should have testing for molecular markers, as well as how we might use this information in clinical practice.

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How do we manage a "mixed response" to lung cancer treatment?

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Here's a brief video that explains my approach to a so-called "mixed response" to treatment for a lung cancer.  

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There isn't a formal teaching or "best answer" about how to approach this issue, but what I explain here is a common and I think very sensible strategy for a still controversial clinical setting (if I do say so myself).  I'd welcome your comments.

I hope you find it helpful if you or someone you care about faces this situation.

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