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What is ROS1-positive lung cancer and how is it treated?

A ROS1-positive lung cancer, also known as a ROS1 rearrangement in lung cancer, refers to any lung cancer that tests positive for a fusion in the ROS1 gene. ROS1 rearrangements occur in approximately 1-2% of patients with non-small cell...
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What is ALK positive lung cancer? And what are the options for treatment?

ALK positive (anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive, or ALK+) lung cancer occurs in 1 out of 25 non-small-cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC — the most common type of lung cancer). Younger patients — usually 55 and under — who have...
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How do you know if you are at risk for lung cancer?

We take around 23,040 breaths a day, constantly exposing our lungs to the surrounding environment. There are numerous risk factors identified for several lung diseases, including lung cancer. Some of these risks are controllable, some less so. Learn more...
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What Else Do I Need to Know About Getting My Tumor Tested?

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How Can I Have My Lung Cancer Tested?

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What Targeted Therapies Are Currently Available?

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Why Are Targeted Therapies Important and What Makes Them “Personalized”?

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I Am Going to Have My Tumor Tested for Mutations, What Should I Expect From the Procedure?

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What Do I Need To Know About Genetic Mutation Testing?

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