September 9, 2022, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CT
Overview
Optimal therapy of patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) depends on complete molecular characterization of the tumor, as patients with oncogene-driven disease are often best treated with targeted therapy. For patients without an actionable oncogenic driver, PD-L1 testing is important to determine the best immunotherapy-based regimen. Assessment of these different markers involves a range of approaches to testing and interpretation of results.
This pathologist-led program will illustrate how molecular testing results translate into therapeutic decisions. Participants will be able to see how to address challenges in both testing and treatment settings through case-based discussions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly of the expert faculty.
Benefits of Attending
- Learn about best multidisciplinary practices for molecular testing in NSCLC
- Gain insight into the interpretation and application of testing results to therapy
- Hear experts discuss how to address challenges in testing and treatment for patients with NSCLC
Target Audience
This educational program is directed toward the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) audience, primarily pathologists and other health care professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify the role of multidisciplinary team members in addressing barriers to testing and the interpretation of molecular test results for patients with advanced NSCLC
- Evaluate current and emerging molecular biomarkers that facilitate treatment personalization in patients with advanced NSCLC
- Explain key efficacy and safety data, as well as treatment guidelines, concerning the integration of current targeted therapies and immunotherapy into clinical practice for advanced NSCLC management
- Discuss emerging therapeutic targets and treatment strategies in the management of patients with advanced NSCLC
Catching Them Early: A Real-World Case Discussion on the Application of Testing Methodologies to Identify Key Markers Across NSCLC September 9, 2022 Virtual |
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Central Time Zone |
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7:00 am |
Welcome and Introductions |
7:05 am |
Biopsy and Testing Technology in NSCLC: Rationale and Recent Advances |
7:15 am |
Applying Test Results to Therapy: Current and Emerging Markers and Therapies |
7:30 am |
How It’s Done: Case-Based Illustrations on Applying Testing Results to Treatment |
7:50 am |
Postsession Survey and Q&A Session |
8:00 am |
Adjourn |

Lynette M. Sholl, MD
Associate Professor, Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Associate Pathologist, Pathology
Brigham And Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA

Justin F. Gainor, MD
Associate Professor
Harvard Medical School
Director of Targeted Immunotherapy
Director, Center for Thoracic Cancers
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA

Fred R. Hirsch, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology
Icahn School of Medicine
Executive Director
Center for Thoracic Oncology
Tisch Cancer Institute
Mount Sinai Health System
New York, NY
The staff of Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
PER® mitigated all COI for faculty, staff, and planners prior to the start of this activity by using a multistep process.

