By Admin at 20 May 2016

Along with being less invasive and safer than surgical biopsy, the liquid biopsy is faster, returning results in just three days compared to four weeks for surgical biopsy. The liquid biopsy blood test was also able to correctly identify the genetic mutations every time, allowing the oncologists to select the best targeted treatment and avoid repeat biopsies.

By Admin at 4 Jan 2016

Researchers have found a less invasive, more affordable option to monitor cancer development and its response to treatment in real time dubbed “liquid biopsy,” which could change the future of cancer care.