Circulating Tumor Cells Can Reveal Genetic Signature Of Dangerous Lung Cancers

Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 17:21 in Health & Medicine

A microchip-based device that detects and analyzes tumor cells in the bloodstream can be used to determine the genetic signature of lung tumors, allowing identification of those appropriate for targeted treatment and monitoring genetic changes that occur during therapy.

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