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Precision Oncology and Breast Cancer: Considering Canada's Approach in an Evolving Landscape
The cancer treatment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift with the emergence and evolution of precision oncology approaches. With genomic profiling or testing, clinicians and patients can identify key drivers of a patient's cancerous tumour, which may better predict disease behaviour, in turn informing more precise treatment decisions. In addition to providing an expanded array of treatment options, a more targeted method can potentially reduce treatment toxicities, improve outcomes, and provide a better quality of life for patients. As decisions emerge around the regulation and implementation of both testing and treatment, it is critical they are informed by patient and physician values.
To help understand the different perspectives and values on precision oncology in breast cancer and the role of testing and data, the CBCN hosted two national virtual roundtables - one with breast cancer patients living with different types and stages of disease and one with oncologists. Precision Oncology and Breast Cancer: Considering Canada's Approach in an Evolving Landscape shares observations, key takeaways and recommendations based on insights collected from these conversations.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PRECISION ONCOLOGY AND GENOMIC TESTING
On Tuesday, March 8th, Dr. Brandon Sheffield, pathologist at the William Osler Health System in Brampton, shared how precision oncology tools can be used to better understand each patients’ cancer and how treatment plans can then be personalized for each patient.
In our Accessing Genomic Testing in Canada, we provide information on what genomic testing is, when to get it done, and what this test means to breast cancer patients so that you can discuss with your healthcare team whether accessing genomic testing is right for you. At the end of the guide, we provide various advocacy steps that breast cancer patients in Canada can take to access genomic testing.
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