New Blood Test Detects Drug-Induced Tissue Damage in Cancer Patients Early

November 14, 2024

New Blood Test Detects Drug-Induced Tissue Damage in Cancer Patients Early

Researchers at the Hadassah Medical Organization have introduced a new blood test that offers early detection of potentially fatal lung damage in cancer patients taking antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).

Led by Dr. Albert Grinshpun from the Sharett Institute of Oncology and Dr. Ori Fridlich from the Center for Liquid Biopsy at the Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, the team’s groundbreaking findings could lead to a safer and simpler way to monitor patients taking powerful cancer drugs, thereby possibly reducing the need for frequent scans.

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