Barriers and Challenges in Biomarker Testing for ALK+ NSCLC

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Dr. Garon discusses the factors that make a patient a strong candidate for ALK inhibitor therapy in ALK+ NSCLC, the importance of biomarker testing in guiding treatment selection, and his approach to testing along with challenges encountered, especially in community settings.

This is an actor portrayal of a hypothetical patient profile developed for educational purposes based on characteristics of patients with ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer as seen in clinical practice. The hypothetical case was co-developed by staff Medical Writers with Cancer Network/ONN.

  1. Dr. Thawani asks Dr Garon: What factors make this patient a strong candidate for ALK inhibitor therapy?
  • How critical is biomarker testing in guiding treatment selection?
  • Could you share your approach to biomarker testing and any barriers faced, particularly in community settings?
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