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Liquid biopsy offers new hope for cancer of unknown primary diagnosis

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A new approach using liquid biopsy and comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is offering hope for patients diagnosed with Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP). This method, which analyzes a patient's blood, can identify specific mutations like the BRAF mutation, guiding targeted therapies and potentially extending survival. While typically self-financed, this technology is also being integrated into routine diagnostics for other cancers, such as non-small cell lung cancer, in regions like the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. AI

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Liquid biopsy offers new hope for cancer of unknown primary diagnosis

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