Peripheral arterial rather than venous blood is a better source of circulating tumor cells in early lung cancer

ConclusionCTC levels in peripheral arterial and venous blood differed little in lung cancer patients.Compared to peripheral venous blood, peripheral arterial blood had a higher CTC positivity rate in early-stage lung cancer.This study was favorable for early detection and monitoring of lung cancer.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - February 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zhen ‐dan Wang, Yi‐fei Feng, Yu‐shuo Wang, Ying Ma, Jiyan Liu, Dihua Li, Sheng Li, Guo‐dong Zhang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research