Adenocarcinoma of the lung other diagnostic studies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]
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Other Diagnostic Studies
Molecular Test[1]
- Molecular tissue tests look for certain changes in the genes of non–small cell lung cancer cells. These genetic mutations may change how much or the type of protein the cancer cells produce. These changes may affect the type of treatment given because some chemotherapy drugs may be more effective against cancer cells with these changes. Molecular tissue tests may also help predict prognosis.
- Molecular tissue tests for non-small cell lung cancer look for the genes responsible for:
- Specific mutations in these genes are associated with a better response to some drugs.
References
- ↑ Lung cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015.http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/lung/diagnosis/?region=ab#Endoscopy