A personalized blood test known as a circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test—which detects tiny fragments of cancer DNA ...
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a blood test that looks for tiny pieces of cancer DNA released by dying cells, allowing ...
Researchers are studying tests called liquid biopsies, which can provide vital information about cancer genes using only a blood sample. A blood test to find cancer even before it shows any symptoms ...
FIT outperformed cfDNA in detecting advanced precancerous colorectal lesions, showing higher sensitivity and specificity. Blood-based tests offer easier implementation and potentially higher adherence ...
What these buzzy new tests can and can't tell you.
For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.
Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research have found a dual genetic test is more accurate than the traditional approach in identifying multiple myeloma patients who may be at an elevated risk of ...
Dr. Iseult Browne, a clinical research fellow at the ICR and first author of the study, said: “Our study shows that a simple ...