Blood test reveals why lung cancer drugs stop working
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This study looked at 62 people with ALK-positive lung cancer whose tumors had stopped responding to newer targeted drugs. Instead of a tissue biopsy, researchers used a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) to find genetic changes that cause drug resistance. The goal was to better un…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC