Opinion|Videos|June 2, 2025
Equitable Access to Molecular Testing and Treatment Prioritization
Panelists discuss how to overcome barriers to comprehensive molecular testing and how to prioritize treatment when ALK+ non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) coexists with other actionable biomarkers.
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Episodes in this series
Molecular Testing and Biomarker Considerations
Key Themes:
- Barriers to equitable access for comprehensive molecular testing
- Strategies to overcome testing barriers
- Treatment prioritization when ALK+ status coexists with other actionable biomarkers
Notable Insights:
- Dr Dietrich identified barriers to comprehensive molecular testing including NGS
- Grizzard offered suggestions for clinicians to overcome testing barriers
Dr Lovly addressed treatment prioritization in patients with both ALK+ status and other biomarkers (eg, PD-L1 >1%)
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