Medically reviewed by Dr. Salma Mamdouh Elreedy, Clinical Oncologist, Sphinx Cure Oncology Center. Last reviewed: [SEPTEMBER-2026] Lung cancer biomarker testing checks a sample of the tumor, or sometimes blood, for gene changes and proteins that drive the cancer. In non-small…
Life After Tagrisso Does Not Follow One Universal Path Medically reviewed by: [Salma Mamdouh Elreedy, clinical oncologist]Last reviewed: [05-07-2026]Next review due: [05-01-2027] Geographic note: Drug approvals mentioned in this article primarily refer to the United States. Treatment availability and recommended…
Understanding your pathology report and genetic testing is the first step in precision oncology. If your tumor tissue has tested positive for a BRAF mutation, your medical team has identified the specific genetic driver responsible for your cancer’s growth. This…
Receiving a cancer diagnosis immediately thrusts you into a complex world of medical terminology, cellular biology, and genetic testing. Today, oncology relies heavily on understanding the unique genetic blueprint of a tumor. Instead of categorizing cancer solely by where it…
