Blood test may replace painful biopsies for melanoma patients
NCT ID NCT02862743
First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a blood sample can find genetic changes in advanced melanoma, instead of taking a piece of the tumor with a needle or surgery. Researchers tested blood from 50 people with metastatic melanoma to see if they could spot key mutations. The goal is to make testing easier and less invasive for patients.
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Chu de Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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