Liquid Biopsy: Emergence of an Alternative Cancer Detection Method

摘要

Traditional biopsy consists of the removal of cancerous or suspected cancerous tissue for diagnosis (i.e., needle biopsy, bone or marrow biopsy, etc.). Liquid biopsy has recently been presented as an alternative for earlier detection and to help inform clinical decision making. In this commentary, we detail the translational path that liquid biopsy followed to move from concept to clinical care, and highlight barriers and facilitators to its successful translation.