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...
The FDA approves a new test to look at... - Lung Cancer Support
The FDA approves a new test to look at mutations in many types of cancers, including lung cancer
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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.
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Great news - this will extend lives!
Thanks Mary, very exciting and hopeful.
Another step in the right direction.
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