Blood Test Can Determine Perfect Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 monthes ago - By Medindia Health
Blood test can predict exact treatment for advanced prostate cancer. Liquid biopsy test examines circulating tumor cells in blood samples which may help predict the best therapy at earlier decision points in advanced prostate cancer care.
Read more ...Study: Blood test can predict response of advanced prostate cancer patients to treatments
6 monthes ago - By News Medical
An international collaborative study between Lawson Health Research Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Royal Marsden and Epic Sciences is one of the first to demonstrate that a blood test can predict how patients with advanced prostate cancer will respond to specific treatments, leading to improved survival.
Read more ...Fitness Trackers Can Help Monitor Cancer Patients Health
6 monthes ago - By Medindia Health
Fitness trackers can help cancer patients to assess the quality of life and daily functioning during treatment, says researcher from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
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