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TPS1641 Background: Biliary tract cancer (BTC) represents 7% of gastrointestinal malignancies in the United States, with an incidence of 0.5 to 2.0 cases per 100,000 individuals. Standard care involves systemic chemotherapy, predominantly gemcitabine and cisplatin. Recent advancements in immunotherapy, as evidenced by the TOPAZ-1 trial and KN966, support the use of durvalumab, and pembrolizumab as treatment options. Genetic tumor testing identifies up to 40% of BTC patients with targetable mutations, leading to recent FDA approvals for FGFR2 inhibitors - pemigatinib, infigratinib, futibatinib, and IDH1 inhibitor ivosidenib. The emerging data on inhibitors targeting the BRAF mutation, together with HER2 amplification, underscore the importance of understanding the tumor's molecular profile. Navigating this evolving treatment landscape emphasizes an unmet need for patients to comprehend the pivotal significance of tumor molecular profiling in formulating effective and personalized treatment plans. Identifying knowledge gaps among BTC patients concerning tumor genetic testing and precision medicine, along with strategies to address these gaps, holds promise for improving the management and the outcome of patients with BTC. Methods: This is a behavioral intervention study where participants will undergo two in-person survey interviews before and after an educational intervention. The initial survey aims to establish baseline knowledge about the BTC diagnosis and treatment and ascertain preferences for various educational interventions. Patients’ knowledge gap will be determined by comparing their responses to the initial survey and medical history documented by their treating physicians. They will then be provided with a 10-minute educational video. Participants will have the flexibility to access the video multiple times. Within 6 weeks from enrollment, they will have a post-education survey to determine the effectiveness of the education intervention. Following completion of baseline surveys, collaboration with key stakeholders including medical oncology and community perspectives will be initiated to identify knowledge gaps and inform the design of an educational intervention. The study enrollment will be targeted at BTC patients receiving systemic therapy at Georgetown University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Hackensack Meridian Health. Ten participants are enrolled and have completed the first survey and intervention. This study is currently enrolling participants: GUIRB: STUDY00007119.
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