Phrases with «tumor sequencing»

"Tumor sequencing" refers to the process of analyzing the genetic material of a tumor (abnormal mass of cells) to understand its unique genetic makeup. This technique helps scientists and doctors identify specific genetic alterations in the tumor's DNA and find potential personalized treatments for the patient. Full definition

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Sentences with «tumor sequencing»

Secondary rounds of tumor sequencing — possible now that the cost has fallen dramatically — could point to new mutations acquired by their cancer cells, thus suggesting further treatments. (unlockinglifescode.org)
* Correction, 2 February, 10:30 a.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Elana Simon's treatment involved tumor sequencing. (sciencemag.org)
Disclosure: Chinnaiyan serves on the scientific advisory board of Paradigm Diagnostics, a non-profit tumor sequencing company of the University of Michigan (mottchildren.org)
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Sentences with «tumor sequencing»

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