Rare Inherited EGFR Mutation Greatly Raises Lung Cancer Risk
People who inherit a rare change in the EGFR gene may be much more likely to develop lung cancer. Their risk is about 25 times higher than that of people…
People who inherit a rare change in the EGFR gene may be much more likely to develop lung cancer. Their risk is about 25 times higher than that of people…
The Wall Street Journal opinion editors recently published an article a liquid biopsy test called Galleri, prior to an upcoming FDA review. Key Trial Results Driving the Enthusiasm The article…
As reported on Inside Precision Medicine, a new, non-invasive test may help doctors detect oral cancer quickly and reduce the need for painful scalpel biopsies. In a large study involving…
According to a recent report on MedTechDive, Guardant Health has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an updated version of its liquid biopsy assay, marking a significant…
As reported on Inside Precision Medicine, Researchers at Stanford have created a new urine test that helps doctors understand how well bladder cancer treatments are working. Usually, bladder cancer is…
As reported on PharmaBiz, Illumina and Labcorp have announced an expanded strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating precision oncology by applying next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies more broadly across cancer care. The…
In a groundbreaking move to reduce the emotional toll and diagnostic delays associated with breast cancer detection, the University of Chicago Medicine has introduced BIOPSY NOW, a patient-centered initiative offering…
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Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the esophagus, or the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, becomes damaged, typically due to long-term exposure to stomach acid; this…
Cancer screenings are very important for early detection, which can then lead to treatment administered earlier in disease progression and better outcomes. Pancreatic cancer is no exception. In fact, this…