The FDA approves a new test to look at mutations in many types of cancers, including lung cancer

[MFH_Advocate]

Yesterday the FDA approved a test that can detect mutations in 324 genes and two genomic signatures in any type of solid tumor (including lung cancer). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also proposed coverage of this test. This one test could allow doctors to better understand the profile of a patient's tumor and prescribe personalized targeted therapies. And, the cost of the test could be covered by Medicare or Medicaid for eligible patients. cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaRelea...

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

This is awesome. In the cases where it doesn’t find a useful, Targetable mutation it may tell them what won’t work. Besides saving money not giving a treatment that won’t work it will save the patient unnecessary side effects. Something advocates have pushed strongly for.

[scifiknitter Blogger]

Great news - this will extend lives!

[FtB_Peggy]

Thanks Mary, very exciting and hopeful.

[JeanE41]

Another step in the right direction.