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Editorial
. 2023 Dec 7;13(1):21685.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-48501-x.

Liquid biopsy: from concept to clinical application

Catherine Alix-Panabières  1   2   3   4 , Dario Marchetti  5 , Julie E Lang  6   7
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Editorial

Liquid biopsy: from concept to clinical application

Catherine Alix-Panabières et al. Sci Rep. .

Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer presents a physical and mental burden to the patient, often involving diagnostic biopsies and surgeries or chemotherapeutic approaches with severe side-effects. Advances which enable early detection of cancer and close monitoring of the disease course without invasive procedures, and which can underpin a tailored approach to treatment, can therefore make a big difference to the quality of life of patients. Liquid biopsies can be used to access tumor cells and tumor DNA circulating in the blood. Monitoring these species can provide a minimally invasive and repeatable means to detect cancer, or gain information about its response to treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

CAP received honoraria from Menarini; DM does not have any COI to disclose. JL does not have any COI to disclose.

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