The liquid biopsy is a blood test that detects signs of cancerous tumors. (IMAGE)

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The liquid biopsy is a blood test that detects signs of cancerous tumors.

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Early diagnosis is the key to reducing the high mortality rates of lung cancer. Liquid biopsies that detect circulating tumor cells, DNA, RNA, proteins, and other analytes have a promising role to play in this regard.

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