Kernis Blog
Practical tips on tissue preservation, precision oncology, and what patients should know.
What Is Functional Drug Testing and How Does It Work
How functional drug testing uses your own preserved tumor cells to predict how you might respond to specific treatments.
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What Patients Wish They Knew Before Starting Cancer Treatment
Real patterns from patients who have been through cancer treatment, things they wish someone had told them before they started.
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Why Your Tumor's Biology Matters More Than Its Location
Standard treatment protocols are based on where a tumor started. Here's why its biology matters more, and what that means for your care.
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The Role of Biomarkers in Personalized Cancer Treatment
How tumor biomarkers are used to match patients to the right treatment, and why preserving tissue keeps all biomarker testing on the table.
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What Are Organoids and How Can They Help Find Your Treatment
A plain-language introduction to organoids: miniature 3D tumor models grown from your own cells, and how they're used to test treatments.
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Cancer Clinical Trials: What They Are and How to Access Them
An introduction to cancer clinical trials, how they work, how to find them, and why tissue preservation matters for eligibility.
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Cryopreservation vs. Flash Freezing vs. FFPE: What Cancer Patients Should Know
A comparison of the three main methods for preserving tumor tissue, and why each matters for different kinds of testing.
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A Caregiver's Guide to Supporting a Loved One Through Cancer Treatment
Practical advice for caregivers supporting a loved one through cancer, from first appointments to long-term treatment decisions.
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What Is Precision Oncology and How It's Changing Cancer Treatment
A patient-friendly introduction to precision oncology and how personalized tumor analysis is changing cancer treatment.
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Newly Diagnosed with Cancer: What to Do in the First 72 Hours
A calm, practical guide to the first 72 hours after a cancer diagnosis: what to do, who to call, and what not to forget.
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What Happens to Your Tumor Tissue After Surgery
Most patients don't know what happens to their tumor tissue after surgery. Here's what hospitals do, and what you can do instead.
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Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before a Biopsy or Tumor Removal
A practical checklist of questions to ask your surgical team before a biopsy or tumor removal, including the one most patients forget about tissue preservation.
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What Is Tumor Biobanking and Why Does It Matter
A plain-language explanation of tumor biobanking, how it differs from hospital pathology storage, and why it matters for your treatment options.
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Understanding Your Tissue Ownership Rights as a Cancer Patient
What happens to your tumor tissue legally, who owns it, and how you can retain ownership: a guide for cancer patients who want to own their biology.
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How to Prepare for Tumor Tissue Preservation Before Surgery
A step-by-step guide to preparing for tumor tissue preservation in the days and weeks before your surgery.
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