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Comment
. 2021 Dec;26(12):994-996.
doi: 10.1002/onco.13948. Epub 2021 Aug 31.

Implications of Research Biopsies in Clinical Trials

Sarah M Dermody  1 , Andrew G Shuman  1   2   3
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Implications of Research Biopsies in Clinical Trials

Sarah M Dermody et al. Oncologist. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

The advancing field of precision medicine and the increasing number of requests for research biopsies in clinical trials pose challenges for patients and providers. This commentary explores requests and consent for research biopsies in clinical trials in light of the recently developed ASCO Ethical Framework.

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