Biomarker types and colorectal cancer
Biomarkers 101
Learn the basics about biomarkers and colorectal cancer, why testing is important, and what learning about your biomarker mutations can mean for your treatment options and cancer outcomes.
Biomarker type resource guide
This resource grid details the different types of biomarkers and how they relate to a colorectal cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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