Tumor Mutation Articles & Analysis: This-Year
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Circulating Tumor Cells, or CTCs, are cancer cells that have shed from the primary tumor and enter the bloodstream, where they can travel and potentially lead to metastasis. ...
This phenomenon offers a remarkable opportunity in cancer therapy. Tumors often exhibit mutations that can be exploited for targeted treatments. For example, patients with mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which are crucial for DNA repair, are susceptible to drugs that inhibit PARP (Poly ADP Ribose Polymerase). ...