Engagement Services
1 on 1 personalized support as you need itTrekking In
- Free initial consult to understand what help you need and what support the Navigator can give
- Navigator suggests a service right for you
Base Camp
- Gather specific medical records
- Assess if biomarker testing has been done
- Assure you understand all of your medical data
Vertical Climb
- Request biomarker testing if not yet done
- Create a specific testing plan to maximize data from least tissue in fastest time
- Make sure you understand all biomarker results and what it means for your treatment
Technical Climb
- Translate technical terms to your understanding
- Speak to your doctor for you as needed; advocate for you per your needs
- Evaluate clinical trials for which you may be eligible based on your tumor biomarker profile
The Summit
- Ongoing support as needed after you reach major milestones like NED, treatment response, or stable disease
- Stay aware of new discoveries, drug approvals, or clinical trials in your tumor type
- Create a biomarker test plan in case of recurrence
Frequently Asked
I have early stage cancer. Do I need biomarker testing?
There are some early stage cancers for which biomarker testing is important. Your treating physician should order the relevant tests. If you feel you didn’t get testing that you needed, please contact My Biomarker Navigator™.
I've had biomarker testing and my doctor said nothing was "actionable." What does that mean?
Biomarker test reports may divide findings into “clinically actionable” and “non-actionable” categories. “Actionable” means there is a drug or regimen for your tumor type that works (or should be avoided) if you have that biomarker. “Non-actionable” means that there is no drug matched to that biomarker or that there are drugs for it, but not for use in your tumor type. My Biomarker Navigator™ will take the time to completely explain your full test report to you.
Can you speak to my doctor for me?
Yes! With your written authorization, My Biomarker Navigator™ is more than happy to talk to anyone on your clinical care team. This service is specifically useful for rare or complicated tumor types or cases or when you and our doctor don’t seem to be on the same page. The Navigator is there to speak in technical terms with your care team.
Do biomarkers change over time?
Yes, they can! Testing should be done on your most recent tissue sample or even on a current blood sample because biomarkers can change over time, especially after therapy. It’s good to make a biomarker testing plan ahead of an upcoming biopsy because tissue may be very limited. To learn more about getting the most information out of the least amount of tissue in the fastest time, contact My Biomarker Navigator™.
Is My Biomarker Navigator™ a medical doctor?
No. My Biomarker Navigator™ is a PhD scientist trained in immunology and molecular oncology who has studied and worked in the area of cancer for 20+ years. The Navigator does not provide medical advice, but does explain to you the complex biology of your tumor in understandable terms and helps you make sure you leave no stone unturned when it comes to biomarker testing of your tumor.