The Evolving Role of ctDNA in Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Challenges and Opportunities
This perspective discusses the evolving role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma, highlighting findings from a recent multicenter study and insights from a multi-institutional Journal Club. Key opportunities and challenges related to ctDNA’s use in surveillance and treatment decision-making are explored.
Authors
- Manisha Thakuria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9024-9090)
- Sameer Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1812-6555)
- Yoshine Saito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5047-6627)
- Sunandana Chandra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7936-5069)
- Kenneth Yee Tsai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5325-212X)
- Isaac Brownell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0090-9914)
- Ann W. Silk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3877-3984)
- Vernon K. Sondak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1090-484X)
- Paul Nghiem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2784-963X)
- David M. Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9736-9119)
- Howard L. Kaufman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1131-004X)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cutaneous Oncology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.59449/joco.2025.04.02
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00