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ctDNA dynamics during neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced solid tumors: a prospective cohort study

Tracking cancer DNA in blood during treatment reveals in real-time how well therapy is working.

This prospective study evaluates ctDNA dynamics during neoadjuvant therapy, showing that ctDNA clearance patterns correlate with pathological response. The findings support ctDNA as a real-time biomarker for treatment monitoring.

What the study was

Study design
Prospective cohort
Population
Locally advanced solid tumor patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy
Category
Early Detection
Maturity
Validated

Why it surfaced

Prospective ctDNA monitoring study adding to growing evidence base. Medium confidence due to partial metadata.

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