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ASCO18: Day 2 update


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The second day of ASCO has been filled with a wealth of exciting research. Take a look at some of our highlights below and make sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below or on social media.

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Today’s news

MSI-H tumor patients more likely to have Lynch Syndrome, genomic study demonstrates

A genomic study of more than 15,000 tumor samples, led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NY, USA), demonstrates that patients with tumors that have high microsatellite instability (MSI-H) are more likely to have Lynch syndrome. Among individuals with MSI-H tumors, 16% were subsequently found to have Lynch syndrome. Additionally researchers managed to link several new cancers to the syndrome.

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Early-stage lung cancer: could blood tests be used as a potential detection tool?

Researchers have revealed a report from the large, ongoing Circulating Cell-Free Genome Atlas (CCGA) study that a blood test may be able to detect early-stage lung cancer in patients. This is one of the first studies to utilize blood tests that analyze free-floating or cell-free DNA as a potential tool for the early detection of cancer.

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Taselisib, combined with Faslodex®, halts growth of advanced breast cancer

Results from a Phase lll clinical trial, assessing the effectiveness of a new targeted drug, taselisib, have demonstrated promising results against advanced breast cancer when combined with standard hormone therapy fulvestrant (Faslodex®).

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