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World J Respirol. Jul 28, 2017; 7(2): 35-38
Published online Jul 28, 2017. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v7.i2.35
Published online Jul 28, 2017. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v7.i2.35
Table 1 Pros and Cons: Liquid vs tumour biopsy[20]
| Liquid biopsy | Tumour biopsy |
| Non-invasive | Invasive |
| Better compliance | Difficult to tolerate |
| Several withdrawals | Serial biopsies |
| Easily performed | Difficult to biopsy |
| Independent | Dependent |
| Less expensive | Expensive |
| Early detection of cancer | |
| Clonal heterogeneity | Minor sub-clone |
| Evaluate response to treatment | |
| Evaluate residual disease | |
| Evaluate relapse | Non-prognostic |
| Evaluate therapy resistance | Non-predictive |
- Citation: de Macedo JE, Machado M. Is the determination of ctDNA a scientific “spy” that foresees cancer? World J Respirol 2017; 7(2): 35-38
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6255/full/v7/i2/35.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5320/wjr.v7.i2.35