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New Blood Test Revolutionizes Brain Cancer Treatment Monitoring

New blood test detects brain cancer treatment effectiveness after one dose. Northwestern researchers' breakthrough published in Nature Communications could transform glioblastoma care and guide CNS Pharmaceuticals therapies.

This breakthrough matters because glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer, with traditional treatment monitoring requiring months of waiting through MRI scans and clinical observation. The ability to determine treatment effectiveness after just a single dose through a simple blood test could dramatically accelerate treatment adjustments, potentially saving lives by allowing physicians to quickly switch to more effective therapies. For patients and families facing this devastating diagnosis, this technology represents hope for more responsive and personalized care, reducing the agonizing uncertainty that currently characterizes brain cancer treatment. The test also has broader implications for precision medicine, demonstrating how liquid biopsies can transform cancer management across various malignancies.