196. The Power of Circulating Tumor DNA (CT DNA) and Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions with Natera’s Janie Fielder.
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura Carfang, founder of SurvivingBreastCancer.org, speaks with Janie Fielder a medical science liaison at Natera. The conversation centers around Signatera as well as genetic testing and the tools available for breast cancer patients to make informed decisions about their diagnosis and treatment plans. Fielder, previously a practicing nurse practitioner, manages a team of MSLs at Natera. The episode sheds light on the outstanding opportunities available to patients through Signatera, and the importance of informed decision-making in the breast cancer treatment process.
Topics Covered Include:
[00:02:21] Personalized cancer test.
[00:04:30] Circulating tumor DNA.
[00:09:08] Signatera’s effectiveness in detecting CT DNA.
[00:11:50] Biomarkers in breast cancer.
[00:16:09] High-risk breast cancer.
[00:19:50] Genetic mutations and breast cancer.
[00:23:46] Genetic testing and breast cancer.
[00:30:23] Medicare coverage for Signatera.
[00:31:24] Breast Cancer Molecular Residual Disease.
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