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‹ Tue · 26 May 2026
Promising but preliminary

Clinical utility of liquid biopsy in distinguishing true progression from radiation necrosis and pseudoprogression in malignant brain tumor.

Blood tests may help brain tumor doctors distinguish real cancer growth from harmless scar tissue, solving a frustrating problem where current imaging often fails them.

This systematic review examines the evidence for liquid biopsy in distinguishing true tumor progression from radiation necrosis and pseudoprogression in malignant brain tumor patients. This addresses a critical clinical gap where current imaging-based approaches are often insufficient.

What the study was

Study design
Systematic review
Population
Patients with malignant brain tumors undergoing radiation therapy
Category
Diagnostics
Maturity
Exploratory
Journal
Journal of Neuro-Oncology

Why it surfaced

Systematic review addressing a clinically important diagnostic gap in neuro-oncology. Liquid biopsy for treatment response monitoring is an evolving area with high unmet need.

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