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Blood test may predict which ovarian tumors will respond to chemotherapy

Blood test may predict which ovarian tumors will respond to chemotherapy

Researchers from Sheba and Meir Medical Center are tracking DNA and RNA from the tumor throughout treatment. In 15%–20% of patients, a signature of DNA segments was found that changed as the tumor shrank.
Lung cancer. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A new blood test for the early detection of tissue damage caused by cancer treatments

A method developed at the Hebrew University allows early detection of lung damage among cancer patients receiving antibody-based treatments, using a simple non-invasive blood test