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When is Cancer Considered Rare? Overall, there are more than 200 different types of cancer, including solid tumors as well as hematologic (blood-based) malignancies such as leukemias and lymphomas. Some cancers, such as those of the breast, bowel, prostate, and…

Advanced Cancer Treatment with Molecular Profiling The advent of molecular profiling has advanced a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, ultimately enhancing physicians’ ability to personalize anticancer therapy and improve care. Increasingly, doctors understand that the unique presentation of…

How to Support a Loved One Diagnosed with Cancer There is no way to prepare for the moment when you find out that your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. Whether you have recently been thrust into the caregiving…

Living with Cancer Learning you have cancer can be a life-altering experience. The diagnosis may make you feel anxious, afraid, or confused. You may worry about how you will cope with your disease emotionally, physically, and financially, and you may…

Need More Cancer Statistics & Information? For additional information about Caris molecular profiling technology, visit CarisLifeSciences.com If you are looking for some facts and statistics about cancer, or other basic information, you may find the following resources helpful*: The American…

Ready to Take Action? If you have a rare and/or aggressive cancer, talk to your doctor about whether molecular profiling should be a part of your treatment plan. Caris maintains an online physician directory which lists oncologists that have ordered…

Precision Medicine Tools in the Fight Against Cancer Up to this point, it’s likely that you and your oncologist have made treatment decisions based on the standard treatment for your cancer type. The phrase “standard of care” or “standard treatment”…

Building Your Support Network Precision medicine is still a fairly new concept that is emerging not only in cancer care, but in other disease areas. This means that not every cancer institution and/or oncologist is integrating precision medicine technologies into…

Talk to Your Doctor about Molecular Profiling Interested in Molecular Profiling? Not sure where to start? We understand that receiving a cancer diagnosis and trying to navigate all of the treatment options can be overwhelming. We’re here to help simplify…

Caris Partners MyCancer is owned and managed by Caris Life Sciences® which works with numerous academic medical centers, technology/data providers, publishers, trade organizations, and pharmaceutical companies in the pursuit of bringing precision medicine to cancer patients who may benefit from…