As biomarker testing can play a critical role in the diagnosis of rare cancers, such as NTRK gene fusion-positive cancers, hear what care teams need to know about identifying patients who may be eligible for this testing.
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As biomarker testing can play a critical role in the diagnosis of rare cancers, such as NTRK gene fusion-positive cancers, hear what care teams need to know about identifying patients who may be eligible for this testing. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Eric Konnick, MD, MS, associate professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and associate director of Genetics and Solid Tumor Laboratory at the University of Washington Medical Center Fred Hutch Cancer Center about the importance of testing for NTRK gene fusions.
Dr. Eric Konnick, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Associate Director of Genetics and Solid Tumor Laboratory
Director of Genetics Preanalytical Services
Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
"It’s really important to test our patients for these [NTRK gene fusions] because there are very effective treatments now that can have dramatic effects on the outcome of these patients’ disease course, so identifying patients that can be eligible for therapy is critical…" - Eric Konnick, MD, MS
This is the first episode in a four-part podcast series developed in connection with the ACCC education program Emerging Biomarkers: Innovative Therapies for NTRK Gene Fusion Testing and was made possible with support by Bayer.
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Cancer Care Centers.
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