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There is a new tool to diagnose and treat cancer

August 8, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Doctors in Costa Rica have a new tool for cancer’s diagnosis and comprehensive treatment.

Oncodeep is a comprehensive diagnostic test that was developed in Europe, which is now available in Central America and Costa Rica.

It helps oncologists to better deal with the desease because a biopsy is performed in the patient. The tool was developed in Belgium, where tests are sent.

It also includes a pathological analysis, genetic alterations mappings, activation and endurance confirmation and a list of molecular alterations. Using this information, a list of medicines can be provided for possible treatment.

It is the most comprehensive and innovative service for metastatic cancer. It combines biopsy with a larger panel, by analysing tumor DNA from a blood sample. This allows the oncologist to make a more accurate and complete ealuation,

said Esteban Palza, Oncodeep regional representative.

crhoy.com

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