2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - ePosters-EP.04E.07 Lung Cancer Patient Reported Experiences with Biomarker Testing

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The report "Lung Cancer Patient Reported Experiences with Biomarker Testing" by Dianna Cronin, Elizabeth Luce, and Beth Schneider from MyHealthTeam explores lung cancer patients' experiences and perspectives regarding biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is a crucial tool that can aid oncologists in developing targeted treatment plans to improve patient outcomes and ensure health equity, which is especially vital given the challenges of diagnosing lung cancer early.<br /><br />The study involves multiple figures and data points encompassing different facets of biomarker testing. Figures in the report illustrate the current stage of patients' cancer, reasons some patients have not undergone biomarker testing, discussions of biomarker testing with doctors, and satisfaction levels with treatments, particularly whether treatments include immunotherapy.<br /><br />The findings show various percentages of patients at different cancer stages, with a significant number in remission or at stages 3 and 4. Additionally, there are disparities highlighted in access to biomarker testing, emphasizing the necessity to address these disparities to ensure equitable healthcare outcomes.<br /><br />When detailing the outcomes of biomarker tests, the report indicates that participants have received a range of treatments, and their satisfaction levels with these treatments vary. Furthermore, qualitative responses from patients express emotions such as fear, shock, and concern for the future and loved ones.<br /><br />Overall, the report underscores the importance of biomarker testing in providing early, effective, and equitable treatment for lung cancer patients. It calls attention to the need for broader access to this critical testing to enhance care quality and patient satisfaction, regardless of a patient's location or demographics.

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Dianna Cronin

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Speaker Dianna Cronin

Topic Screening and Early Detection

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lung cancer

biomarker testing

patient experiences

oncologists

treatment plans

health equity

immunotherapy

access disparities

patient satisfaction

healthcare outcomes