What Does Precision Medicine for Cancer Offer?
Precision oncology involves many different pieces that work together as a whole. The tests and treatments that we recommend for you will be based on your specific case and financial situation. No matter what your circumstance, CTOAM’s care team will do everything possible to make sure that you get access to the tests and treatments you need.
When you choose to move forward with CTOAM’s precision oncology services, your investment will naturally include a combination of the services outlined below.
- PET/CT scan
- You receive a contrast-enhanced PET/CT scan to determine exactly where your cancer is, and how fast it’s growing.
- Liquid biopsy
- You receive a simple blood test that determines what mutations are driving your cancer, and how aggressive they are.
- You could begin the right targeted treatment within a few weeks, based on the results of this test.
- MMR/MSI test
- You might receive this test that determines whether you’re likely to benefit from a combination of immunotherapy drugs.
- You could begin the right targeted treatment within a few weeks, based on the results of this test.
- The detailed genetic panel
- You receive the most comprehensive genetic panel available today that determines what mutations are driving your cancer, and how aggressive they are.
- You will begin the right targeted treatment within a few weeks, based on the results of this test.
- Detailed personalized research
- You receive 15 hours of research and analysis by CTOAM’s oncogenomics experts and research scientists.
- This expert analysis makes sense of your test results and personal factors.
- This research demonstrates to oncologists, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies that you need certain targeted cancer therapies.
- Targeted cancer therapy treatment plan
- ou receive a detailed, referenced report (aka Personalized Cancer Treatment Options Plan) to show your oncologist and treatment team: this report clearly communicates the scientific findings about your form of cancer and CTOAM’s recommendations for the most effective targeted treatments for you.
- Treatment options can include targeted drugs, nutraceuticals, and psychological support.
- Advocacy services
- This detailed report is also used to advocate for access to the recommended targeted drugs.
- Using the evidence in your report, our precision oncology specialists will get you access to compassionate care, wherever possible.
- We’ll also use the report to advocate for insurance coverage, on your behalf.
- Test and treatment consultation and coordination
- CTOAM’s specialists help you access all necessary tests and treatments.
- We coordinate with your treatment team to help you get the tests and treatment in your hometown (whenever possible).
- Ongoing treatment monitoring and support
- CTOAM’s care team is on hand to support you throughout the process.
- Ask us any questions, anytime, about anything – we are here for you.
- We’ll keep you updated along the way with any advancements in cancer research that may affect your form of cancer and your treatment plan.
These services will provide you access to the most beneficial and least invasive targeted cancer treatment(s) for your form of cancer, currently available. Targeted cancer therapy is demonstrated to produce longer survival rates with fewer and less severe side effects for cancer patients.
Do you think you might have cancer? Have you received a diagnosis of cancer, or are currently on standard cancer treatment?
If so, CTOAM’s precision oncology specialists can help you understand what your best options are for your unique situation – we’ll answer all your questions so you can choose the right course of action. Reach out today to talk to our care team, or register for a Precision Second Opinion to talk about how CTOAM can get you started on the right targeted therapy within a few weeks or less.