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ReviewJournal of gastrointestinal cancer2023

Circulating Tumor DNA: Towards More Individualized Treatment for Patients with Resectable Colorectal Cancer.

Alexandra M Adams, Timothy J Vreeland, Timothy E Newhook

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Review in Journal of gastrointestinal cancer, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.2field-weighted citation impact, top 53% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Alexandra M AdamsDepartment of Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Timothy J VreelandDepartment of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Timothy E NewhookDepartment of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. tnewhook@mdanderson.org.
San Antonio Military Medical Center · USThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · USWilford Hall Medical Center · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDespite curative-intent treatment, recurrence is common for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).  Currently, prediction of disease recurrence and prognostication following surgery is based upon vague clinical factors and more precise and dynamic biomarkers for risk stratification and treatment decisions are urgently needed.  Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a promising biomarker for patients undergoing treatment for resectable CRC.

methodsIn this review, we provide an overview of the data supporting current uses of ctDNA for CRC, including localized CRC and resectable colorectal liver metastases (CLM), as well as descriptions of important ongoing clinical trials using ctDNA in the care of patients with CRC.

resultsThe detection of ctDNA following curative-intent therapy is associated with disease recurrence, and multiple trials are investigating its role in determining need and duration for adjuvant therapy for localized CRC. In addition, ctDNA reliably predicts prognosis for patients with CLM, with trials underway studying ctDNA-guided treatment sequencing and intensity.

conclusionThe detection of ctDNA is a sensitive and dynamic biomarker for disease recurrence in CRC. Many investigations are underway into ctDNA's potential role in surveillance and treatment algorithms, and it has the potential to become a critical biomarker to determine individualized strategies for treatment sequencing, choice, and duration of therapies.

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Circulating Tumor DNAColorectal NeoplasmsLiver NeoplasmsBiomarkers, TumorHumansNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisBiomarkers, TumorCirculating Tumor DNACirculating tumor DNAColorectal cancerctDNAPersonalized medicineTumor marker

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PMID36562938
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