MRF-Logo2019-Horizontal-RGB
GEP TEST
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

GEP TEST

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › GEP TEST

  • Post
    • June 15, 2015 at 12:54 pm
    Mkelley1
    Participant

      Does anyone know if getting the new Melanoma GEP test is a reliable test.  Supposedly its used in thin melanomas and puts at low risk 3 percent or high risk 70 percent of recurrence.  I see a lot of data to support this but at the same time it's an expensive test and I don't know if it's worth it.  

    Viewing 2 reply threads
    • Replies
        • June 15, 2015 at 1:53 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          My melanoma specialist mentioned this last time I was in.  My institution was trying to decide a protocol for using this test because it is so expensive.  The one thing is, though, even if you are at higher risk, there are really no treatments available to you, only increased surveillance.  It would make a lot of sense to have this if there was a good adjuvant treatment available, but interferon doesn't fall into that category.  I have not been back to my doc so don't know what criteria they decided to use to have the test.

            • June 15, 2015 at 6:14 pm
            Happy_girl
            Participant

              My surgical oncologist at Sloan Kettering- dr coit- made it sound like this is not a reliable test. I've heard different things.  Hope this helps!

              • June 15, 2015 at 6:14 pm
              Happy_girl
              Participant

                My surgical oncologist at Sloan Kettering- dr coit- made it sound like this is not a reliable test. I've heard different things.  Hope this helps!

                • June 15, 2015 at 6:14 pm
                Happy_girl
                Participant

                  My surgical oncologist at Sloan Kettering- dr coit- made it sound like this is not a reliable test. I've heard different things.  Hope this helps!

                • June 15, 2015 at 1:53 pm
                Janner
                Participant

                  My melanoma specialist mentioned this last time I was in.  My institution was trying to decide a protocol for using this test because it is so expensive.  The one thing is, though, even if you are at higher risk, there are really no treatments available to you, only increased surveillance.  It would make a lot of sense to have this if there was a good adjuvant treatment available, but interferon doesn't fall into that category.  I have not been back to my doc so don't know what criteria they decided to use to have the test.

                  • June 15, 2015 at 1:53 pm
                  Janner
                  Participant

                    My melanoma specialist mentioned this last time I was in.  My institution was trying to decide a protocol for using this test because it is so expensive.  The one thing is, though, even if you are at higher risk, there are really no treatments available to you, only increased surveillance.  It would make a lot of sense to have this if there was a good adjuvant treatment available, but interferon doesn't fall into that category.  I have not been back to my doc so don't know what criteria they decided to use to have the test.

                Viewing 2 reply threads
                • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
                About the MRF Patient Forum

                The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

                The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

                Popular Topics