Ultrasensitive Detection of Subclinical Lung Cancer by Statistical Analysis of Plasma cfDNA-Derived Whole-Genome Sequencing Data
Abstract
We hypothesized that an ultrasensitive test for cancer could be accomplished by analysis of whole-genome sequencing data generated from plasma-derived cell-free DNA (cfDNA). An ultrasensitive test for cancer monitoring is based on paired fingerprint analysis of a cancer sample from the patient. This fingerprint allows detection of cryptic subclinical cancer populations that would not be detectable by other means. W also develop statistical methods for unpaired detection of cancer, suitable for early-detection screening.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1121728
Entities
People
- Scott L. Carter
Organizations
- Dana–Farber Cancer Institute