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Treatment options

Targeted therapy for cancer: what should be checked before the next step?

Targeted therapy depends on the cancer type, molecular findings, treatment history, and latest reports. Organise that information before discussing the available options.

This may be relevant if

  • A biomarker or NGS report shows a specific alteration.
  • A doctor mentioned targeted therapy but its relevance is still unclear.
  • Previous treatment no longer works and the case needs a fresh review.

What information matters?

Start with what you have. Missing information can be marked and completed later.

  • Cancer type and stage
  • Pathology and biomarker results
  • Previous treatments and response
  • Latest reports and the main question

A practical next step

  1. 1Add biomarker results to the Cancer Passport.
  2. 2Mark information that is missing or unclear.
  3. 3Request a review when treatment or trial options need discussion.

Not a diagnosis and not final medical advice. Must be reviewed by a doctor.

Discuss targeted therapy options

Share your case context so a navigator can help organise the questions and records to discuss.

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.

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.