Simple blood test could replace painful biopsies for breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04480814

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested a new blood test (liquid biopsy) to find cancer DNA in 30 women with advanced breast cancer. The goal was to see if the blood test works as well as a standard tissue biopsy to detect specific cancer markers. If successful, this could offer a less invasive way to monitor cancer over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aretaieio University Hospital of Athens

    Athens, Attica, 11528, Greece

  • Metropolital Hospital

    Piraeus, Piraeus, 18547, Greece

  • University General Hospital of Alexandroupoli

    Alexandroupoli, Alexandroupolis, 68100, Greece

  • University General Hospital of Athens Attikon

    Athens, Attica, 124 62, Greece

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