2026 MaTOS GU | Session I | Liquid Biopsies: 2026 Updates

2026 MaTOS GU | Session I | Liquid Biopsies: 2026 Updates

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Course Overview

Dr. Schaffer highlighted biomarkers for PSMA therapy: SUV mean, scan discordance, TP53 mutations, and CtDNA predict outcomes; more studies needed. Dr. Crawford emphasized biomarkers (PSA, 4K, SelectMDX) for early prostate cancer detection; PSA ≥1.5 flags risk; combine tests to guide care, avoid overtreatment. Dr. Khan outlined NGS testing: germline (blood/saliva) for risk, somatic (tissue/CtDNA) for treatment; combine biospecimens to guide care. Dr. McConkey highlighted liquid biopsies: CtDNA (plasma) tracks metastases, utDNA (urine) local disease; timing, levels, and clearance predict outcomes. The panel discussed liquid biopsy/CtDNA limits and promise: need more data, better sensitivity, repeat testing, and AI integration to guide therapy decisions.

Course Content

Course Details

Duration
0.00 hour
Released
Mar 20, 2026
Last Review
Feb 7, 2026
Expires
Dec 31, 2026

Objectives

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Target Audience

Physicians

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Speakers and Panelists:
Kerry Schaffer, MD
E. David Crawford, MD
Hiba Khan, MD, MPH
David J. McConkey, PhD
David M. Albala, MD

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