PROGRESS: Precision Oncology Using Genomic Reflexive Evaluations for Study Selection and Survival

Despite data supporting a survival benefit in many cancers, rates of NGS testing and subsequent GIT are reported to be low in real-world data sets. Rates of multigene panel-based testing and targeted therapy use are reported to be higher at NCI-designated cancer centers compared to other practice types, even when they are associated with a "hub" site. Molecular tumor boards have demonstrated improvements in overall survival in lung cancer, but these models rely on consults being placed by treating physicians and/or significant institutional resources. Many studies evaluating interventions to increase the use of genome informed therapy (GIT) focus on a single cancer type, thereby hindering the ability to operationalize supportive interventions broadly across all cancer types. Given the collective body of data supporting meaningful clinical improvements when patients have access to GIT, we want to study if interventions that make NGS test ordering and interpretation easier for clinicians will increase the rate of orders for GIT. The use of a centralized precision oncology navigator to facilitate completion of NGS testing, expert clinical review from a clinical pharmacist, and documented clinical decision support embedded in the electronic health record represents a unique and more easily scalable model than full molecular tumor board reviews.

In order to participate in this study a subject must meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined below.

Inclusion criteria

• Written informed consent was obtained to participate in the study and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information.
• Subjects are willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgment of the investigator.
• Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.
• ECOG or Karnofsky Performance Status of 0-2.
• Documented Stage IV solid tumor malignancy: NSCLC, CRC, Breast or Bladder Cancer
• The treating provider deems Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) testing appropriate and plans to consider results in either first- or second-line therapy in the metastatic setting
• A genomic tumor test has not been ordered or has been ordered but not resulted.

Exclusion criteria

• Subjects with an active concurrent malignancy.