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New cell-free DNA assays hold promise for lung cancer screening


 

REPORTING FROM ASCO 2018


Dr. Oxnard disclosed that he has a consulting or advisory role with AstraZeneca, Inivata, Boehringer Ingelheim, Takeda, Genentech/Roche, Novartis, Loxo Oncology, Ignyta, DropWorks, and GRAIL, and that he has patents, royalties, and/or other intellectual property with Chugai Pharmaceutical, Bio-Rad, Sysmex, and Guardant Health. The study was funded by GRAIL.

SOURCE: Oxnard GR et al. ASCO 2018. Abstract LBA8501.

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