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Can a Simple Blood Draw Catch Cancer Early? Inside GRAIL's Groundbreaking Work

Can a Simple Blood Draw Catch Cancer Early? Inside GRAIL's Groundbreaking Work

FromTarget: Cancer Podcast


Can a Simple Blood Draw Catch Cancer Early? Inside GRAIL's Groundbreaking Work

FromTarget: Cancer Podcast

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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we will discuss about the role of free circulating tumor DNA testing in early cancer detection, the current limitations of existing cancer screening modalities and the need for more proactive approaches to cancer care. Dr. Venstrom explains how Grail's technology works, using a blood test to detect abnormal patterns of DNA shedding from tumors. He emphasizes the importance of the cancer signal of origin and how it can guide targeted diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Released:
Mar 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (69)

Target: Cancer Podcast is a channel where people can learn about all the newest technologies and treatments for cancer. Combining technology, doctors, and patients together in a way that is collaborative, informative, and enlightening. In TARGET: Cancer Podcast, Sanjay and guests will be talking about the future of cancer treatment. We are going to address questions like, what does that future look like, and why isn’t it here now? Everyone is terrified of cancer, but if we are able to understand it better and know how to win the battle, it’s going to give patients and doctors the assurance they desire.