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Circulating Tumor Cells: Evolving Evidence and Future Challenges.
- Source :
- Oncologist; Nov2009, Vol. 14 Issue 11, p1070-1082, 13p, 3 Diagrams, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are rare malignant cells found in the peripheral blood that originate from the primary tumor or metastatic sites. New techniques have been developed to isolate and characterize these cells. CTC enumeration has been incorporated into different fields of oncology as a prognostic marker, a tool to monitor therapy response, and a method to understand basic tumor characteristics. This review covers the different techniques available for isolation of CTCs, the clinical utility of CTCs in breast, prostate, and colon cancer, and future directions in this field. The Oncologist 2009;14:1070-1082 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CANCER cells
ONCOLOGY
COLON cancer
BREAST cancer
BIOMARKERS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10837159
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Oncologist
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 48329510
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2009-0094