ctDNA testing may help refine surveillance strategy for colorectal cancer
Study findings show that ctDNA is a stronger biomarker than carcinoembryonic antigen to select patients who may benefit from metastasis-directed therapy
Experts recommend limiting germline genetic testing for breast cancer to seven genes
Newly-released ESMO recommendations critically assess specific germline pathogenic variants in terms of cancer-related mortality and testing implications for patients and their families
The emerging era of liquid biopsy in endocrine-resistant metastatic breast cancer
Novel evidence demonstrates the clinical utility of circulating tumour DNA in patients with HR+/HER2- cancers harbouring ESR1 and PIK3CA mutations
An ESMO roadmap for implementing molecular tumour boards
Newly released recommendations address key areas to facilitate the integration of precision oncology in clinical practice
Are we close to personalise immunotherapy?
According to the 2024 ESMO Immuno-Oncology Awardee, Ton Schumacher, tackling the T-cell receptor challenge with vast datasets and cutting-edge high-throughput methods may pave the way for advances in the field
Translating cancer genome insights into practical clinical tools
Findings from complex statistical modelling can form the basis for easy-to-use precision diagnostic and risk-stratification tools to help inform management decisions
Studies present a wider application of sequencing techniques for the treatment of cancer
Whole-genome sequencing and single-cell sequencing can provide valuable insights not only in the identification of new therapy targets, but also to assess minimal residual disease and overcome treatment resistance
Liquid biopsies are quickly evolving beyond ctDNA, but technical challenges remain
Newly-presented studies highlight that insights into cancer can also be unlocked from circulating tumour cells, exosomal microRNA and cell-free RNA
Data from molecular analyses unveil diverse resistance mechanisms to endocrine therapy in breast cancer
Among the presented findings, a potential role for ESR1 gene fusions was observed
Innovation is leading to a comprehensive ‘map’ of tumours
Advances in spatial transcriptomics could provide novel opportunities for early detection, metastasis prediction and identification of actionable targets