Understanding testing in breast cancer

This session explains the role of testing in breast cancer today. Learn about the tests that look for mutations, or changes, in tumors and in the blood and are used to develop a tailored treatment plan for your personalized care. This is part three of the four-part series "Innovations in care: What you know matters". What you know matters when it comes to navigating breast cancer. Whether diagnosed with early-stage or living with metastatic breast cancer, having trusted resources and information provides a roadmap that helps people to find the best way forward for living well beyond their diagnosis. This four-part series features discussions that will help individuals further understand their options by providing insight on breakthroughs in treatments, the role of testing, and navigating the cost of cancer care. The sessions will empower both those diagnosed with early-stage and metastatic breast cancer to make informed decisions about their care and provide strategies to help them advocate for themselves throughout treatment and beyond. To read more about the series visit https://www.lbbc.org/community/events/innovations-care-2024