Biomarkers

### Emerging Biomarkers

#### Liquid Biopsy

Basic Definition: Blood tests that can detect and analyze cancer DNA circulating in the bloodstream.

More Detail:

- Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)

- MicroRNA profiles

- Exosomes

- Real-time monitoring capability

#### Radiomics

Basic Definition: Advanced analysis of medical imaging to extract additional biological information.

More Detail:

- AI-based image analysis

- Texture features

- Tumor heterogeneity assessment

- Non-invasive biomarker

## Implications for Treatment