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Biospecimen collection is crucial for personalized cancer treatment. Oncology nurses face challenges in specimen handling, requiring specialized training for accurate risk and prognosis assessment.

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Biospecimens biomarker specimen collection

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Translational Research
Clinical Trials

Background:

Biospecimens are vital for personalized medicine in cancer.
Molecular signatures guide precise treatment decisions.
Emerging applications require robust biospecimen strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current biospecimen collection applications in cancer clinical trials.
To identify challenges in biospecimen utilization for personalized risk and treatment evaluation.

Main Methods:

Literature review of published nursing and medical studies.
Synthesis of information on biospecimen collection, processing, and analysis.

Main Results:

Blood and tissue biomarkers identify molecular signatures for precise treatment.
Oncology nurses encounter challenges in specimen collection, processing, analysis, and treatment translation.

Conclusions:

Effective biospecimen collection and analysis are essential for precision oncology.
Nurses need training in biospecimen procedures to inform risk and prognosis assessments.
Addressing challenges in biospecimen handling is key to advancing personalized cancer care.