Pushing the Boundaries of Liquid Biopsies for Early Precision Intervention

Cancer Discov. 2024 Apr 4;14(4):615-619. doi: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-0037.

Abstract

Liquid biopsies are emerging as powerful minimally invasive approaches that have the potential to solve several long-standing problems spanning the continuum of cancer care: early detection of cancer, minimal residual disease tracking, and refinement of the heterogeneity of clinical responses together with therapeutic response monitoring in the metastatic setting. Existing challenges driven by technical limitations and establishment of the clinical value of liquid biopsies represent fields of active research that call for convergence science approaches to bridge scientific discovery with clinical care.

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor*
  • Humans
  • Liquid Biopsy
  • Neoplasm, Residual / diagnosis

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor