Does any one know if post chemotherapy treatment ctdna blood test can be used a6 a test for reoccurrence? Are there any private companies that provide this? Is anyone currently using this as surveillance?
Hi Annie123
Macmillan’s helpline might be able to give you more information. 0808 808 0000.
From what I have read in the research they are making good progress with it but still evolving . The Marsden seem to have been trialing it recently .
Some people have mentioned it in the past but not sure if it’s a trial or not . Bowel cancer U.K. may have more info too .
Please do let us know if you find out .
Court
Helpline Number 0808 808 0000
Oh thank you !
Ct dna seems such progress . It would be wonderful to think they could use this to decide more accurately who needs chemo or if a recurrence was in the making ! They could potentially start treatment before visible disease is evident.
It is amazing in the last five years to see the pace of development.
I do hope it’s almost there and ready to be put into everyday practice .
We have a lot of private practices suddenly opened up in our area . I am tempted to email and see if they offer it .
Take care ,
Court
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