Simple blood test could replace tumor biopsies for cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT02279004

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a blood test can find gene changes in lung cancer and melanoma that help doctors choose the right treatment. About 840 people with these cancers will give blood samples to see if the test works as well as a tumor biopsy. The goal is to make cancer care faster and less invasive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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