ctDNA clearance predicts survival in unresectable EGFR-mutant NSCLC: a meta-analysis
ctDNA clearance during EGFR-TKI treatment appears to be associated with improved survival outcomes in patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC. These findings suggest that ctDNA dynamics may serve as a promising early prognostic biomarker, although further validation in larger prospective studies and standardization of ctDNA assays, sampling time points, and clearance definitions are required.
Authors
- Rui Li
- Fangyuan Qin
- Peixian Li
- Yujiao Zhang
Institutions
- Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2026.1743159
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00