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Abstract
The world is moving towards precision medicine for cancer. This movement goes hand in hand with the development of newer advanced technologies for early, precise diagnosis of cancer and personalized treatment plans with fewer adverse effects for the patient. Liquid biopsy is one such advancement. At the same time, it has the advantage of minimal invasion and avoids serial invasive biopsies. In countries with limited access to pathology services, such as sub-Saharan Africa, liquid biopsy may provide an opportunity for early detection and prognostication of lymphoma. We discuss the current diagnostic modalities for lymphoma, highlighting the existing challenges with tissue biopsy, and how feasible it is for countries with limited pathology resources to leverage advancements made in the clinical application of liquid biopsy to improve lymphoma care.
期刊介绍：
Seminars in Hematology aims to present subjects of current importance in clinical hematology, including related areas of oncology, hematopathology, and blood banking. The journal''s unique issue structure allows for a multi-faceted overview of a single topic via a curated selection of review articles, while also offering a variety of articles that present dynamic and front-line material immediately influencing the field. Seminars in Hematology is devoted to making the important and current work accessible, comprehensible, and valuable to the practicing physician, young investigator, clinical practitioners, and internists/paediatricians with strong interests in blood diseases. Seminars in Hematology publishes original research, reviews, short communications and mini- reviews.
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