What are the experiences of colorectal cancer patients with biomarker testing in Canada?: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Molecular or biomarker testing to guide targeted treatments for colorectal cancer (CRC) has advanced care, specifically by improving treatment specificity. Our objective was to explore patients' experiences and perspectives with biomarker testing in Canada.

Methods

We conducted a mixed-methods study among adults (≥ 18 years) who have been diagnosed with CRC and able to communicate in English. Quantitative data was gathered using an online survey, with questions on awareness of and experiences with biomarker testing. Qualitative data was gathered using semi-structured interviews with a sample of survey respondents to provide context to survey findings.

Results

Among 55 survey respondents, 76% have heard of biomarker testing and of these, 67% have had biomarke

SUBMITTER: Tongol E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365144 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature