Cancer detectives: new study tracks hidden tumor cells in body fluids to outsmart recurrence
NCT ID NCT02838836
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looks at blood, urine, and bone marrow samples from 620 people with solid cancers (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) to find and measure tumor cells and DNA. The goal is to better understand how cancer spreads and returns after surgery. Participants include cancer patients and a small group of healthy controls. The study does not offer a treatment but aims to gather knowledge that could lead to more personalized therapies in the future.
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Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65212, United States
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