Liquid biopsy: Mayo Clinic Radio

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Channel: Mayo Clinic · 2018 · Science & Technology

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On Mayo Clinic Radio, Dr. Minetta Liu, an oncologist at Mayo Clinic, explains how liquid biopsy may individualize cancer treatments.

This interview originally aired Dec. 15, 2018.

A liquid biopsy involves examining cancer-related material - like DNA - from a blood sample. At this time, a liquid biopsy can’t replace a tumor biopsy, but it is showing promise in individualizing approaches to cancer management. To learn more, visit: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-what-is-a-liquid-biopsy/?mc_id=us&utm_source=newsnetwork&utm_medium=l&utm_content=content&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&cauid=100721

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