Lung cancer biomarker
ROS1 in lung cancer: understanding the result and the next questions to discuss
A ROS1 fusion or alteration needs to be considered with the test method, stage, disease status, and treatment history before treatment or trial options are discussed.
This may be relevant if
- A report mentions ROS1-positive disease, a ROS1 fusion, or an uncertain result.
- You want to connect the molecular result with targeted therapy questions.
- Previous treatment no longer works or the case needs a fresh review.
What information matters?
Start with what you have. Missing information can be marked and completed later.
- ROS1 alteration name and testing method
- Cancer type, stage, and disease sites
- Treatment history and response
- Latest reports and the main question
A practical next step
- 1Add the ROS1 result and test date to the Cancer Passport.
- 2Separate what is known from parts of the report you do not understand.
- 3Request a review when targeted therapy or trial questions need discussion.
Not a diagnosis and not final medical advice. Must be reviewed by a doctor.
Organise the ROS1 result before discussing treatment
Cancer Passport keeps the biomarker result together with treatment history and your main question.
After submission, a human navigator reviews your request and contacts you through your chosen channel. The WhatsApp message already includes this page context, so you do not need to explain from the beginning.
Clinical data is not requested in the form and is not sent to analytics. Do not send medical reports through WhatsApp or email; use the secure upload page. We do not promise eligibility or any treatment outcome.
Continue exploring
Use a case summary, not a copied medical history
The Cancer Passport keeps the information you choose to save in one place so a later review can start from the same context.
Ready to take the next step?
Start with the information you have. A navigator can help identify what to review next.
Prepare for your next consultation
Use the free six-question tool to prepare questions for your doctor.