Animation - Understanding Genetic Mutations and Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer
Slide Show - Understanding Genetic Mutations and Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer
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What genetic changes increase your risk for ovarian cancer?
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What are the genetic risk factors for ovarian cancer?
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What is biomarker testing and genetic testing in ovarian cancer? Why are they important?
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How is biomarker testing done and what biomarkers are looked at when deciding on treatment for ovarian cancer?
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Who should get genetic testing for an inherited mutation for ovarian cancer and how is it done?
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What does a positive genetic test result mean for those without ovarian cancer? What does a negative result mean?
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How do genetic testing results impact the treatment of my ovarian cancer?
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Ariana's story: What has been your experience with genetic testing for ovarian cancer?
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Alicia’s story: What genetic mutations do you have? When and how were you tested?
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Alicia’s story: What was the genetic testing and biomarker testing process like?
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Angie’s story: How did genetic testing and biomarker testing impact the treatment of your ovarian cancer?
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Alicia’s story: How did genetic and biomarker testing impact your options for ovarian cancer clinical trials?
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Alicia’s story: What advice do you have for others about genetic and biomarker testing for ovarian cancer?
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Angie’s story: What advice do you have for others about genetic and biomarker testing for ovarian cancer?
Expert Video - How is biomarker testing done and what biomarkers are looked at when deciding on treatment for ovarian cancer?
A tissue sample called a biopsy can be tested for proteins and other substances called biomarkers that indicate the presence and type of ovarian cancer. This is called biomarker testing or tumor testing. Dr. Jayathi Lea of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center explains that laboratory tests can find ovarian cancer biomarkers including CA125, HRD, bikunin, VEGF, and more. She discusses the importance of early tumor or biomarker testing, when and why it should be repeated, and how it can improve outcomes by helping doctors choose the best treatment for the type of ovarian cancer.
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Animation - Understanding Genetic Mutations and Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer
Slide Show - Understanding Genetic Mutations and Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer
1.
What genetic changes increase your risk for ovarian cancer?
2.
What are the genetic risk factors for ovarian cancer?
3.
What is biomarker testing and genetic testing in ovarian cancer? Why are they important?
4.
How is biomarker testing done and what biomarkers are looked at when deciding on treatment for ovarian cancer?
5.
Who should get genetic testing for an inherited mutation for ovarian cancer and how is it done?
6.
What does a positive genetic test result mean for those without ovarian cancer? What does a negative result mean?
7.
How do genetic testing results impact the treatment of my ovarian cancer?
8.
Ariana's story: What has been your experience with genetic testing for ovarian cancer?
9.
Alicia’s story: What genetic mutations do you have? When and how were you tested?
10.
Alicia’s story: What was the genetic testing and biomarker testing process like?
11.
Angie’s story: How did genetic testing and biomarker testing impact the treatment of your ovarian cancer?
12.
Alicia’s story: How did genetic and biomarker testing impact your options for ovarian cancer clinical trials?
13.
Alicia’s story: What advice do you have for others about genetic and biomarker testing for ovarian cancer?
14.
Angie’s story: What advice do you have for others about genetic and biomarker testing for ovarian cancer?
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