The sensitivity and specificity of liquid biopsy might be improved through selective venous sampling according to an article in press in The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. The ...

This module reviews key aspects of research and clinical applications of liquid biopsies in cancer genomics, including the use of both circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA). Topics ...

Liquid biopsies are easier on patients, yield faster results and cost less than tissue biopsies, but these blood draws don’t yet replace traditional tests. During winter 2013, Larry Gershon had a bad ...

A traditional tissue biopsy comes with risks and challenges—the target area can be hard to reach and bleeding and pain can last up to a month afterward. Patients can expect steep medical bills and up ...