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New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA

Posted by colely @colely, Jun 10 8:37am

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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sirene | @sirene | Jul 12 10:21am
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@anjalima

Is it NeXT? Was used in a trial. Not sure available generally. I tried to find it.

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Or possibly Galleri?

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leolion811 | @leolion811 | Jul 12 12:22pm
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@anjalima

Is it NeXT? Was used in a trial. Not sure available generally. I tried to find it.

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They didn’t tell me it was in a trial. I want this new test!!

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leolion811 | @leolion811 | Jul 12 12:23pm
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Is it the guardian? That is the only other one I know of

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Did you contact Guardian?

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cartersgirl2 | @cartersgirl2 | Jul 12 1:51pm
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Did you contact Guardian?

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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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leolion811 | @leolion811 | Jul 12 1:57pm
In reply to @cartersgirl2 "No, I am using Signatara I have not checked into the guardian however when discussing it..." + (show)
@cartersgirl2

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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It’s worthless. I had full blown reoccurrence and Signaters said it was negative for 8 times prior.

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leolion811 | @leolion811 | Jul 12 2:22pm
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@leolion811

It’s worthless. I had full blown reoccurrence and Signaters said it was negative for 8 times prior.

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Contacted Guardian - they have a reoccurrence test. Reaching out to my oncologist.

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cartersgirl2 | @cartersgirl2 | Jul 12 3:15pm
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@leolion811

It’s worthless. I had full blown reoccurrence and Signaters said it was negative for 8 times prior.

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Oh no! That is so scary, how did they find it?

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cartersgirl2 | @cartersgirl2 | Jul 12 3:15pm
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@cartersgirl2

Oh no! That is so scary, how did they find it?

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I think this is probably My eighth test. What do I need to do?

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leolion811 | @leolion811 | Jul 12 10:51pm
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Oh no! That is so scary, how did they find it?

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Ultrasound

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jul 13 10:49am
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They didn’t tell me it was in a trial. I want this new test!!

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Please let us know when you find it. I’m certainly interested.

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