Circulating DNA Shed by Colon Tumors Can Guide Chemotherapy - Technology Networks

Measuring circulating tumor DNA following surgery to treat colon cancer can predict the risk of cancer recurrence and help direct the use of chemotherapy.

A new research study showed that circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) genetic material shed from tumors into the bloodstream can identify stage II colon cancer patients who can most benefit from chemotherap… [+5152 chars]

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