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Monitoring of circulating tumor DNA allows early detection of disease relapse in patients with operable breast cancer.
Molecular oncology - 1 Apr 2026
Aanestad Kristin Løge, Austdal Marie, Nordgård Oddmund, Mellgren Gunnar, Oltedal Satu, Austbø Marie L, Vignes Ylva H, Helland Thomas, Jonsdottir Kristin, Lende Tone H, Janssen Emilius A M, Gilje Bjørnar, Tjensvoll Kjersti
Abstract excerpt
Breast cancer is known for late recurrences, yet current follow-up lacks radiological or blood-based monitoring for systemic relapse. This study evaluated circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) monitoring for early detection of systemic relapse after curative treatment. In this case-control study of 70 patients with operable breast cancer (35 with relapse and 35 without relapse), blood samples were collected every...
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