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Circulating tumor DNA is effective for the detection of EGFR mutation in non-small cell lung cancer: a meta-analysis.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jan 2015
Qiu Mantang, Wang Jie, Xu Youtao, Ding Xiangxiang, Li Ming, Jiang Feng, Xu Lin, Yin Rong
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BACKGROUND: Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) has offered a minimally invasive and feasible approach for detection of EGFR mutation for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This meta-analysis was designed to investigate the diagnostic value of ctDNA, compared with current "gold standard," tumor tissues. METHODS: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to identify eligible studies that reported...
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