What are the Clinical Applications of NGS in Cancer?
NGS is used in multiple clinical settings, including: - Diagnosis: Identifying genetic mutations that can classify cancer types more accurately. - Prognosis: Determining the likely course and outcome of the disease based on specific genetic profiles. - Therapy Selection: Guiding the choice of targeted therapies based on the genetic makeup of the tumor. - Monitoring: Tracking the disease's progression or recurrence through liquid biopsies, which analyze circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the blood.
