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METHODS FOR ASSESSING CANCER

  • US 20140287937A1
  • Filed: 02/21/2014
  • Published: 09/25/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2013
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of monitoring cancer progression in a subject in need thereof, comprising:

  • (a) determining the presence, absence, and/or amount of each of a subset of genes in a sample derived from a fluid sample in the subject, wherein the subset is determined by (i) performing targeted sequencing on a set of genes on a solid tissue sample from the subject wherein the solid tissue sample is known or suspected of comprising cancerous tissue;

    (ii) determining a profile of genetic mutations for said set of genes based on the sequencing; and

    (iii) selecting a subset of 2, 3, or 4 genes of the set of genes based on said profile for said set, wherein said subset is specific to said subject; and

    (b) using the results of (a) to monitor progression of the cancer or lack thereof in the subject.

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