Circulating tumour cells of solid tumours – a key to the novel clinical staging of genito-urinary neoplasms
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2012, Vol 25, Issue 4
Abstract
This is a current review on the circulating tumour cells (CTC) in patients with renal cell carcinoma as a potential diagnostic tool that will allow for more accurate assessment of advanced disease and the monitoring of treatment effects. Using current diagnostic methods, we are still unable to identify patients especially prone to metastases. Assaying for levels of CTC may become a useful diagnostic tool, which will help to assess disease stage with more accuracy as well as monitor treatment outcomes. The introduction of “liquid biopsy”, for screening and treatment monitoring, forms a very attractive outlook, where cases could be easily found by a blood test.
Authors and Affiliations
Tomasz Drewa, Jan Adamowicz, Piotr Chłosta
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