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

This material is non-CME, no credits are available, and a certificate will not be provided upon completion.

Course Details

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

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

Accreditation

N/A