Common Testing Strategies for Molecular Markers in mCRC

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Experts emphasize the importance of acquiring both tissue and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for molecular testing in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, address challenges such as lack of tissue and costs, and highlight the role of HER2 as a biomarker.

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