Circulating Tumor DNA Detection Techniques

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Experts outline circulating tumor (ct) DNA analysis, detailing the two main techniques and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

  1. Dr Kopetz: Please describe circulating tumor (ct) DNA analysis, highlighting the two primary techniques and the pros and cons of each
    1. Tumor-informed techniques (e.g., Signatera and Safe-SeqS)
    2. Tumor-agnostic or tumor-naïve techniques (e.g., Guardant Reveal)
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Future research will aim to assess the efficacy of PIPAC-MMC plus systemic therapy vs systemic therapy alone in patients with peritoneal tumors.
Although small incision surgery may serve as a conduit to deliver PIPAC-MMC, it may confer benefits in the staging and treatment of peritoneal tumors.
Patients with peritoneal metastases were historically associated with limited survival and low consideration for clinical trials.
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