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New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA
From http://www.theguardian.com. A new ctDNA blood test identifies returning circulating tumor cells before a scan can find cancer recurrence. The old ctDNA used a technique called whole exome sequencing that typically looks for between 16 and 50 mutations. The new test uses whole genome sequencing and searches for 1,800 mutations making it more sensitive. June 2, 2024. This sounds like a real advancement! I wonder when it will be implemented in our treatment.
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Or possibly Galleri?
They didn’t tell me it was in a trial. I want this new test!!
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3 ReactionsDid you contact Guardian?
No, I am using Signatara I have not checked into the guardian however when discussing it with my oncologist he told us about them.
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3 ReactionsIt’s worthless. I had full blown reoccurrence and Signaters said it was negative for 8 times prior.
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2 ReactionsContacted Guardian - they have a reoccurrence test. Reaching out to my oncologist.
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4 ReactionsOh no! That is so scary, how did they find it?
I think this is probably My eighth test. What do I need to do?
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1 ReactionUltrasound
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3 ReactionsPlease let us know when you find it. I’m certainly interested.
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