Circulating tumor DNA for personalized lung cancer monitoring

Advances in deep sequencing technology have led to developments in personalized medicine. Here, we describe the implications of a recent investigation that sequenced ctDNA from the plasma of non-small cell lung cancer patients to develop personalized ctDNA tests. These ‘liquid biopsies’ have shown promise in monitoring tumor growth and response to treatment, providing a timely overview of mutations present in the tumor. We discuss the advantages...