Do you repeat molecular testing at progression in gastric/GEJ tumors or is the initial pathology sufficient for entire treatment course?
Do you rebiopsy or use a liquid assay?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
As I have addressed elsewhere, yes, I would rebiopsy at the time of progression on any anti-Her2 therapy to confirm persistent Her2 positivity. I try very hard to biopsy a progressive tumor. If this is not possible, ctDNA to assess for persistent ErBB2 amplification is an option, albeit one that is ...
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Medical Oncologist at The Karches Center for Oncology Research, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research There may be a time when we won’t need Her 2...
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
If it is feasible to do so, then yes, I will try to arrange for a repeat biopsy and retesting Her2 (usually reasonably efficient in patients with intact primary tumor). Or, alternatively, liquid biopsy. I will try to anticipate setting up a biopsy when I suspect there may be progression. It is gener...
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes, I do my best to repeat molecular testing at progression. Change in HER2 status or loss of HER2 status following HER2-directed therapy in gastroesophageal cancer has been consistently reported.
There may be a time when we won’t need Her 2...