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Metastatic Lung Cancer RoadMap

1. Diagnosis & Cancer History

2. Tumor Biology, Biomarkers & Genetic Testing

Understanding biomarker and genetic testing can help guide treatment decisions and identify potential treatment options.

Lung Cancer Biomarkers

How your cancer may be classified

Has your cancer been tested for any of the following?
Your cancer may be described as:
Why this matters:
  • PD-L1 helps determine whether immunotherapy may be useful
  • EGFR, ALK, ROS1, BRAF, KRAS G12C, MET, RET, HER2, and NTRK may identify targeted treatment options
  • MSI-High or high TMB may help identify cancers that could respond to immunotherapy

2A. Inherited (Germline) Genetic Testing

“What I was born with”

Has germline genetic testing been performed?

2B. Tumor (Somatic) Genetic Testing

“What changed in the cancer”

Has tumor genomic testing been performed?

2C. Advanced Blood-Based Testing (Liquid Biopsy)

Have doctors discussed blood-based cancer testing?

3. Where has the cancer spread?

Select all areas you have been told about.

4. Treatment Goals & Planning

How will doctors evaluate whether treatment is working?

5. Treatment Options & Prior Therapies

Treatment options for metastatic lung cancer are guided by biomarker results, tumor type, prior treatments, and your overall health.

Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Chemotherapy
Combination therapy
Current treatment
My questions for my care team

6. Prior Local Treatments

Surgery
Radiation
Other tumor-directed treatments

7. Your Health, Priorities & Questions

Are you experiencing symptoms you would like help managing?
Important notes for your care team

About You (Optional)

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For Informational Purposes Only – Not Medical Advice

The information provided by this tool is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This tool does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment to you or any other individual.
  • Consult Your Physician: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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