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Biomarker Testing Gave the Peterson Family More Time When Darlene Peterson was diagnosed with a brain tumor, doctors first believed it was a low-grade glioma. Initial tests pointed in that direction, but biomarker testing revealed the truth: her tumor was actually a grade 4 glioblastoma. In this video, the Peterson family shares how accurately identifying her brain tumor through biomarker testing changed everything. […] October 2, 2025

Let’s Talk About Pediatric Brain Tumor Biomarkers Biomarker testing is a critical step to accurately identifying a child’s brain tumor and making informed decisions about care. The process typically begins when a neurosurgeon removes tumor tissue through a biopsy or surgical resection. Before biomarker testing begins, tumor tissue will be sent to pathology to see what the cells look like under a […] September 19, 2025

Biomarker Testing Opened the Door to Targeted Treatment for a Toddler with Brain Cancer At two years old, Leon is a bright light in his parents’ lives. Gabrielle and David describe him as a little boy who is always smiling, laughing, and delighting in small joys. Despite the challenges he faces each day, it takes a lot to make him cry or get upset. Most of Leon’s days are […] August 28, 2025

5 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Biomarker Testing For decades, brain tumors were diagnosed mainly by how they looked under a microscope. Today, that’s no longer enough. Thanks to advances in research, doctors now know that a tumor’s molecular and genetic features — uncovered through biomarker testing — are critical to getting an accurate diagnosis and the best possible care. After surgery, your […] August 25, 2025

Let’s Talk About MGMT When you or a loved one is diagnosed with glioblastoma, it can feel like your world is turned upside down. Suddenly, you’re faced with urgent decisions, unfamiliar medical terms, and a whirlwind of emotions. One piece of information can help bring clarity: the tumor’s biomarkers.  This blog post is part of the MyTumorID campaign, a […] July 8, 2025