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A Standardized Liquid Biopsy Preanalytical Protocol for Downstream Circulating-Free DNA Applications
Published on: September 16, 2022
Liquid biopsies in precision oncology for older adults with cancer
Yue Zhao1, Jaime O Herrera-Caceres2, Jennifer Nobes3
1Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany. yue.zhao@uk-koeln.de.
Abstract:
As the global population ages, innovative strategies for cancer management in older adults are urgently needed. Liquid biopsy, a non-invasive tool, offers great promise for this demographic by enabling early detection, real-time monitoring, and therapeutic target identification. This review highlights the clinical utility, feasibility, and safety of liquid biopsies in geriatric oncology, emphasizing their potential integration into routine care to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life for older patients.
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