ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal oncology2025
Research and analysis of circulating tumor cell detection in the diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer.
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Abstract
backgroundCirculating tumor cells (CTCs) are crucial for improving our knowledge regarding tumor progress, prognosis, and recurrence possibility.
aimTo evaluate the role of CTCs in the early diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer.
methodsFrom June 2020 to December 2021, a randomized study was conducted in our institution involving 80 patients scheduled for surgery for gastric cancer. The patients were divided into two groups: A control group that was tested for traditional serum markers and a study group that was assessed for serum CTCs.
resultsIn the study cohort, CTC levels did not correlate significantly with patient age, gender, or degree of tumor differentiation (
conclusionCTCs have slight invasion and high sensitivity and specificity, presenting great value for early clinical diagnosis of recurrence and metastasis. It will improve the deceleration of disease development and increase the survival rate.
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