Blood test trial seeks to detect returning cancer

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A large trial is investigating if blood tests can detect returning cancer after treatment. Researchers are enrolling 7,000 patients to find microscopic tumor DNA in blood, potentially guiding additional treatments or confirming remission. This research aims to ease patient anxiety about cancer recurrence and is funded by a $50 million donation.


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