Somatic Testing: Implications for Targeted Treatment.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2019
Keywords
JMG, JGM
JAX Source
Semin Oncol Nurs 2019 Feb; 35(1):22-33
Volume
35
Issue
1
First Page
22
Last Page
33
ISSN
1878-3449
PMID
30660356
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2018.12.009
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of key considerations for somatic testing for the purpose of targeting cancer treatment.
DATA SOURCES: Literature; research reports.
CONCLUSION: Genomic testing of cancer cells to identify variants that drive the carcinogenic process is becoming common in clinical settings. Providers and patients need to weigh the potential benefits of testing with technologic and logistic issues.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Testing is available for thousands of genomic variants to identify one or more to guide targeted treatment. Oncology nurses need to understand the benefits and limitations of participating in patient-centered implementation of this testing.
Recommended Citation
Reed E,
Steinmark L,
Seibert D,
Edelman E.
Somatic Testing: Implications for Targeted Treatment. Semin Oncol Nurs 2019 Feb; 35(1):22-33