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Liquid biopsy can save colon cancer patients from chemotherapy

Liquid biopsy can save colon cancer patients from chemotherapy

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CHICAGO – Early colon cancer patients who have been found circulating tumor DNA in their blood may need more aggressive treatment, but people who have a negative liquid biopsy seem safe to avoid chemotherapy – without an increased risk of recurrence, the researchers suggested. . About 28% of patients diagnosed with stage II colon cancer …

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Expert: Circulating tumor DNA is a "hidden link" for monitoring colorectal and other cancers

Expert: Circulating tumor DNA is a “hidden link” for monitoring colorectal and other cancers

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In an interview with Pharmacy Times Bruce Feinberg, DO, vice president and chief physician at Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, discussed the use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), its current use in colorectal cancer, and how it could be used in the future at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022. …

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