Answers from the Lab
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Episode 296
Season 1
Assay identifies patients eligible for new ovarian cancer drug: Maryam Shahi, M.D
Maryam Shahi, M.D., explains how Mayo Clinic Laboratories' unique biomarker test (TEST ID:
AFOLR) determines which patients would likely benefit from a new treatment for recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. Disease recurrence is common, and about one-third of patients respond to the new medication.
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Could you provide us with a little bit of information about yourself and your background?
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Can you start with a brief overview of the assay?
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Which patients should have this testing and when should it be performed?
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Are there alternative test options available and how do those compare with the folate receptor alpha assay?
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How are the results used in patient care?