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memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology

Open Access 16-05-2024 | NSCLC | short review

Liquid profiling for patients with advanced cancer is ready for clinical integration

Authors: Samantha O. Hasenleithner, Prof. Mag. Dr. Ellen Heitzer

Published in: memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology

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Summary

Molecular profiling of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to guide treatment decisions has found its way into routine management of patients with advanced cancer. This represents a pivotal advancement in precision oncology, offering a non-invasive and fast-tracked method to detecting clinically relevant biomarkers. With the backing of international oncology guidelines, ctDNA analysis is now a standard approach to consider in molecular diagnostics. Despite the promise of ctDNA in refining treatment strategies through the detection of genomic alterations and treatment-relevant biomarkers with high concordance to tissue biopsies, challenges persist. These include the interpretation of discordances due to tumor heterogeneity, sampling biases, and technical limitations, alongside the differentiation of tumor-derived mutations from clonal hematopoiesis. The current consensus supports the utility of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) panels for a broad spectrum of actionable targets, while acknowledging the limitations and advocating for a balanced application of “tissue-first” and “plasma-first” approaches tailored to individual patient scenarios. The essential role of molecular tumor boards (MTBs) is in navigating the complexities of ctDNA data interpretation, thereby ensuring the effective incorporation of liquid biopsy into personalized cancer treatment regimens.
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Metadata
Title
Liquid profiling for patients with advanced cancer is ready for clinical integration
Authors
Samantha O. Hasenleithner
Prof. Mag. Dr. Ellen Heitzer
Publication date
16-05-2024
Publisher
Springer Vienna
Keywords
NSCLC
NSCLC
Published in
memo - Magazine of European Medical Oncology
Print ISSN: 1865-5041
Electronic ISSN: 1865-5076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12254-024-00978-6