Patient Stories
Patients are at the center of everything we do
Caris remains focused on the most important part of our work – the patient. Hear from those who courageously share their cancer journey including Caris molecular profiling, offering valuable insights and perspectives that go beyond the statistics and outcomes.
Patient Stories
If you feel something changing in your breast, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor and continue to keep them informed of ongoing changes. You know your body best.”
Jeanine Cervoni, Breast Cancer Survivor
Jeanine Cervoni, Breast Cancer Survivor
I wanted to know everything I could about my cancer. Molecular profiling helped create the best, most personalized treatment plan for my survival.”
Shawna Stengle, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor
Shawna Stengle, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor
Thanks to the test from Caris, I have a future now.”
Dana Slee, Ovarian Cancer Survivor
For me, the future is so much brighter. It’s incredible.”
Diane Davis, Ovarian Cancer Survivor
I went from being told there were no additional treatment options, to being healthy and able to spend more time with my family.”
Edwin Asturizaga, Stage IV Lung Cancer Survivor
“Caris’ molecular profile changed my destiny.”
Christie Bevington, Lung Cancer Survivor
Share Your Molecular Profiling Story
Have you or a loved one received molecular profiling from Caris? If so, we’d love to hear about your cancer journey and how molecular profiling played a role. Your story may provide strength and support to others who are battling cancer.
Patient Education Videos
Below are several resources that provide additional information about cancer and molecular profiling.
What’s in a Cell?
DNA, RNA and Proteins
Gene Expression
What Causes Cancer?
What Causes Cancer to Grow?
Why Order Molecular Profiling?
The Difference in Germline and Somatic Cells
How Chemotherapy Works
How Targeted Therapy Works
How Immunotherapy Works
The Difference Between Point and Frameshift Mutations
The Difference Between Primary and Metastatic Cancer
What is Gene Fusion?
Microsatellite Instability
Genomic Instability
What is Homologous Recombination Deficiency?
Aneuploidy
What is Molecular Artificial Intelligence?
How is Cancer Diagnosed?
Tumor Mutational Burden
The Difference Between Small Molecule and Large Molecule Drugs
What is IHC and How Does it Work?
What is NGS and How Does it Work?
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Are you looking for an oncologist with expertise in molecular profiling? Caris maintains a database of physicians who have previously ordered Caris molecular profiling offerings.
If you want to learn whether molecular profiling may be appropriate in determining your therapy options, talk with your oncologist. As with any treatment plan, you and your doctor decide which options are best.