Pathology

Sequencing Assay Adopted for Advanced Lung Cancer Reflex Testing
Guidelines are rapidly moving toward upfront profiling with next-generation sequencing (NGS) of all advanced lung cancers, but there are still practical issues with this testing method that can limit clinical testing and prevent or delay patients being started on targeted therapies. More...31 Dec 2018

Neuroblastoma Molecular Analysis Leads to Prognostic Markers
Neuroblastoma is a pediatric tumor of the sympathetic nervous system. Its clinical course ranges from spontaneous tumor regression to fatal progression. It most frequently starts from one of the adrenal glands, but can also develop in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine. More...27 Dec 2018

Genetic and Epigenetic Features Found in Glioma Tumors
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a multisystem genetic disorder that is characterized by cutaneous findings, most notably café-au-lait spots and axillary freckling, by skeletal dysplasias, and by the growth of both benign and malignant nervous system tumors, most notably benign neurofibromas. More...27 Dec 2018

Less-Invasive Biosensor Created for Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. Usually, diagnosis of the disease involves a mammogram or ultrasound followed by an invasive needle biopsy, where specific biomarkers are identified to determine the type of breast cancer type and develop a treatment plan. Results from a biopsy examination take up to two weeks. More...26 Dec 2018

Colorectal Cancer Risk Linked to Common and Rare Variants
Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer and colon cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). Screening, by one of a number of methods, is recommended starting from the age of 50 to 75. More...20 Dec 2018
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Prostate Cancer
Liquid Biopsy Identifies Advanced Lung Cancer Drivers
Circulating Tumor DNA Detects Early Melanoma Growth
Methylation-Based Liquid Biopsy Test Detects Liver Cancer
Liquid Biopsy Detects Cancer across Multiple Biomarkers
Genes Identified That Predispose People to Chronic Kidney Disease
Levels of IgA Nephropathy Associated with Disease Severity
Sensitive Tumor Detection Uses Cell-Free DNA Methylomes
Biomarker Found for Prostate Cancer Treatment Response
Genetic Basis of Childhood-Onset Cardiomyopathies Identified
Potential Brain Tumor Liquid Biopsies Developed
Genetic Test Helps Patients Avoid Unnecessary Thyroid Surgery
Chromaffin Cell Tumors Diagnosed by Plasma Panel
Breast Cancer Risk Variant Type Determines Tumor Aggressiveness
Generic Test Developed for Early Detection of Cancer
HPV DNA Test Monitors Remission in Oral Cancer
Resistance of Tumor Cells to Cancer Drugs Detected
Dormant Disseminated Tumor Cells Stratified in Breast Cancer Patients
Fatal Prostate Cancer Differentiated from Manageable Cancer
High-Risk HPV Evaluated for Invasive Cervical Cancer
Prognostic Value of Blood Cell Counts Investigated
CD MicroRNA Marks Subtypes with Differing Outcomes
Novel Technology Enables Detection of Early-Stage Cancer
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