Understanding Liquid Biopsies for MBC
A liquid biopsy is a blood test that looks for cancer cells or pieces of cancer DNA. Researchers are studying how to use liquid biopsies to learn about and treat MBC. Learn more here.
Update: New Biomarkers Can Now be Used to Select Treatment for MBC
Clinical trials have resulted in information about new biomarkers that can now be used to guide MBC treatment decisions. Read more here.
Biomarker Testing for MBC: What, When, and How?
Biomarker testing is important for everyone with MBC. A clinical trial may be a way to get biomarker testing for free. Read here to learn when to have biomarker testing, how to have it paid for, and clinical trials that are studying biomarker testing.
Biomarker Testing for MBC: What, When, and How?
Biomarker testing is important for everyone with MBC. A clinical trial may be a way to get biomarker testing for free. Read here to learn when to have biomarker testing, how to have it paid for, and clinical trials that are studying biomarker testing.
Why Are MBC Outcomes Worse for Black Women Than White Women?
Researchers are working to understand the complex reasons for differences in MBC outcomes. Understanding these differences could allow for more personalized treatment. Learn more here.
Biomarkers to Guide MBC Treatment Decisions: ESR1, PALB2, TROP2, HRD, ctDNA, and CTCs
In part 3 of a 3-part series, learn about biomarkers that require more research before being recommended to guide treatment decisions.
Biomarkers to Guide MBC Treatment Decisions: dMMR/MSI-H, TMB, and NTRK Fusion
In part 2 of a 3-part series, read about the new recommendations and the dMMR/MSI-H, TMB, and NTRK fusion biomarkers.
Biomarkers to Guide MBC Treatment Decisions: PIK3CA, BRCA1/BRCA2, and PD-L1/PD-1
In this part 1 of a 3-part series, read about new recommendations for using biomarkers to make MBC treatment decisions.
Why Does The Same Drug Work Differently In Different People?
Pharmacogenomics helps explain how your genes affect your body’s response to MBC treatment. Read more about how it is being studied in MBC clinical research.
Black Breast Cancer & BRCA1/2 Mutations
Learn more about BRCA1/2 testing for Black women diagnosed with breast cancer and other related resources about Black & BRCA.