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Analysis of outpatient HER2 testing in New York state using the statewide planning and research cooperative system
Erik Hefti1, David M Jacobs2, Khyatiben Rana3
1Harrisburg University of Science & Technology, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA.
Aim:
HER2 testing is necessary in the context of therapy with trastuzumab, pertuzumab, lapatinib and neratinib. There is a paucity of reports describing the utilization rates of HER2 testing in large outpatient populations.
Methods:
The Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) was used to examine HER2 testing across the state of New York (USA) during the 2012-2016 period.
Results:
There was a linear increase in HER2 testing (r = 0.91, p = 0.030). There were increases in HER2 testing observed among minorities, including 0.5-fold and 3.5-fold increases in individuals identified as black and Asian, respectively. Major state population centers showed the highest HER2 testing.
Conclusion:
This study establishes a platform to further evaluate clinical utility, outcomes and equity of access for 'precision oncology' testing.
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