Lung Cancer Screening More Efficient for Those at Higher Risk
Initial screens were least effective and least efficient for veterans with lowest lung cancer risk, according to this study.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Liquid Biopsies: An Emerging and Versatile Monitoring Modality in Lung Cancer
In lung cancer, it is critical to evaluate the resistance mechanisms so appropriate treatment can be administered.
Intermediate Oncotype DX Scores Prognostic of OS in Early-stage Breast Cancer
Study findings presented at SABCS 2017 demonstrate that intermediate Oncotype DX scores are prognostic of overall survival for patients with early-stage breast cancer, particularly in younger women with the disease.
Flow Cytometry Assesses Minimal Residual Disease in Multiple Myeloma
The use of flow cytometry has demonstrated usefulness in multiple myeloma recurrence assessment.
Handheld Endoscopic Probe Set to Improve Cancer Diagnosis
An endoscopic imaging tool in development could aid diagnosis of cancer without the delay of pathologic review of tissue sampling and staining.
Novel Test For Multiple Myeloma Uses Microchip, Conventional Blood Sample
MIT team develops simple, less painful diagnostic test for multiple myeloma using microfluidic chip and conventional blood sample.
Noninvasive 2-Gene Test Helps Distinguish Melanoma From Nonmelanoma
Two-gene pigmented lesion test classifies skin lesions as melanoma or nonmelanoma, helping with diagnostic challenges faced with the visual image and pattern recognition approach.
Novel Blood Test Pinpoints Cancer Without Invasive Procedures
A new blood test employs a type of DNA signature to locate the presence of tumor in a particular tissue, avoiding the need for invasive diagnostic procedures.
Nasal Biomarker in Smokers Could Predict Lung Cancer
Novel diagnostic test determines whether suspicious lung lesions or nodules are malignant disease from a sample obtained via nasal swab.
Patient, Physician Preferences Inform Guidelines for Discussing Molecular Testing in Cancer Treatment
Study identifies physician and patient preferences about information, who should communicate this information, and what guidelines should guide these discussions.
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