CIRCULATING TUMOR DNA

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Tracking Tumor DNA: A New Way to Monitor Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are now looking at something called circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to see how well treatments are working, especially for a type of cancer known as large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). This isn't just any DNA; it's the DNA that tumors shed into the

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Tracking Cancer's Footprints: ctDNA and Bladder Cancer

Cancer is a sneaky foe. It is always on the move. It can be hard to catch. Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is a tough one. It's aggressive. It often comes back even after treatment. The usual treatments are radical cystectomy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. These are big words for major s

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Tracking Tumor DNA: A New Way to Check for Cancer Remnants

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell. Aggressive B-cell lymphomas are particularly challenging to treat. The usual way to see if treatment has worked is by using special scans like FDG-PET/CT. These scans show if there are any signs of cancer left. Bu

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