Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Is a Cornerstone of Cancer Care
An expert discusses how molecular profiling has become essential for most solid tumor cancers, particularly in lung cancer, where both tissue- and plasma-based testing using next-generation sequencing helps identify actionable genomic targets and monitor resistance patterns.
EP: 1.Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Is a Cornerstone of Cancer Care
EP: 2.Putting Comprehensive Genomic Profiling into Practice With Advanced Lung Cancer
EP: 3.Clinical Impact and Perspectives on Comprehensive Genomic Profiling in Advanced Lung Cancer Management
EP: 4.Key Insights for Improving Adoption of Dual and Concurrent Testing for Cancer Care
EP: 5.What’s Next for Comprehensive Genomic Profiling in Cancer Care
EP: 6.Employing Comprehensive Genomic Testing in the NSCLC Paradigm
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Hatim Husain, MD, emphasizes that molecular profiling has become essential for most solid tumor cancers, particularly in lung cancer treatment. For non–small cell lung cancer, comprehensive genomic testing is now standard practice to identify actionable genomic alterations that guide treatment decisions. The integration of both tissue-based testing and plasma-based next-generation sequencing provides clinicians with comprehensive molecular profiling capabilities to optimize patient care from diagnosis through treatment progression.
The discussion highlights how liquid and tissue samples work in a complementary fashion rather than as stand-alone options. When tissue samples are insufficient or turnaround time is critical, plasma testing can facilitate early identification of genomic alterations for first-line treatment decisions. Conversely, when plasma shows low tumor fraction, tissue testing becomes crucial to avoid false-negative results and ensure comprehensive mutation detection for optimal patient management.
Comprehensive genomic testing serves multiple purposes throughout the patient care continuum, including up-front identification of actionable targets and genomic drivers for advanced cancers as well as resistance monitoring at disease progression. This dual approach enables clinicians to understand why cancers may progress and identify relevant genomic changes that inform subsequent treatment strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes through personalized, biomarker-driven therapeutic decisions.
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