You can think of your DNA like words in a book. When something goes wrong, the words can have typos which leads to the words in the book meaning something different. In the case of lung cancer, these changes to the “words” can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and cancer. Some lung cancer treatments can "target" these changes directly. These lung cancer treatments often cause fewer side effects because they focus on targeting what is exactly wrong with the cancer cell, instead of killing normal, healthy cells too.
Experts Explain Biomarker Testing
Watch Dr. Edward Kim discuss the what you need to know about lung cancer targeted therapies and personalized medicine.
Listen to Dr. Mark Pool and lung cancer survivors, Lisa and Jennifer, talk about the importance of lung cancer tumor testing.
Sherri Millis M.S., Ph.D. discusses what can be done to raise awareness about lung cancer tumor testing.
Justin F. Gainor, M.D. shares which lung cancer mutations have approved targeted therapies in this clip.
Sherri Millis M.S., Ph.D. explains next-generation sequencing in this clip from our expert panel discussion.
Justin F. Gainor, M.D. sets the stage for a discussion on lung cancer tumor testing in this clip from our expert panel discussion.
Justin F. Gainor, M.D. explains when a clinical trial might be right for patients with lung cancer mutations.
Mark Pool, M.D. explains what hospitals can do to make sure all eligible patients get their tumors tested for biomarkers.
Experts discuss who is eligible for targeted and immune therapy.
Justin F. Gainor, M.D. explains lung cancer tumor mutations in this clip from our expert panel discussion on tumor testing.
cexplains the different types of lung cancer biomarker tests.
Dr. Heather Wakelee explains how to interpret test results from lung cancer biomarker testing.
Dr. Heather Wakelee explains lung cancer biomarkers and why they matter.
Dr. Heather Wakelee explains when a lung cancer patient should be retested for biomarkers.
Two lung cancer caregivers discuss the importance of lung cancer biomarker testing and how it has impacted their loved one’s life. In Loving Memory of our Friend Patricia London.
Types of Lung Cancer Biomarkers
Lung cancer research can move at a rapid pace. Always speak with your doctor about the most up-to-date treatment guidelines.
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Caring About Your Loved One with Lung Cancer Means Caring About Biomarker Testing
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Page last updated: May 14, 2026
