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Opinion|Videos|July 4, 2024

Circulating Tumor DNA Detection Techniques

Author(s)Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, FACP, Arvind Dasari, MD, MS, Jing Yi, PA

Experts outline circulating tumor (ct) DNA analysis, detailing the two main techniques and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

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EP. 1 Overview of colorectal cancer and its management

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EP. 2 Background on Colorectal Cancer Screening and its Role in Patient Care

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EP. 3 Circulating Tumor DNA Detection Techniques

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EP. 4 Describing the Value of ctDNA in Clinical Practice

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EP. 5 Clinical study of ctDNA-based MRD detection and INTERCEPT program update

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EP. 6 Recent findings from BESPOKE

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EP. 7 Incorporating ctDNA-Based MRD Testing and Study Findings Into Clinical Practice

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EP. 8 Key Considerations for Selection of ctDNA Detection Methods

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EP. 9 Clinical Utility of ctDNA Testing

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EP. 10 Barriers to Implementing ctDNA Testing

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EP. 11 ctDNA Testing in a CRC Clinical Scenario

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EP. 12 ctDNA to Inform Adjuvant Therapy and the CIRCULATE Trial

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EP. 13 Interpreting and Communicating ctDNA Results

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EP. 14 Addressing Gaps in ctDNA Testing

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EP. 15 Exploring the Future of ctDNA and Novel Treatment Strategies

Dr Kopetz: Please describe circulating tumor (ct) DNA analysis, highlighting the two primary techniques and the pros and cons of each
1. Tumor-informed techniques (e.g., Signatera and Safe-SeqS)
2. Tumor-agnostic or tumor-naïve techniques (e.g., Guardant Reveal)

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