Understanding the simple blood test that offers a deeper look into your cancer. If you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, you may have heard the term “liquid biopsy”, but no one has explained what it means.
It might sound technical or overwhelming, but it’s one of the gentlest and most advanced tools your care team can use to understand your cancer and personalize your treatment—without surgery.
Let’s walk through it together.
A liquid biopsy is a simple blood test that finds and analyzes tiny pieces of cancer DNA floating in your bloodstream.
When cancer cells break down, fragments of their DNA can enter your blood. A liquid biopsy collects a small blood sample, searches for that DNA, and studies it for genomic changes.
These changes, also called alterations, can reveal important details about how your tumor behaves and what treatments might work best. It’s like finding your tumor’s genomic signature without needing to remove any tissue.
One of the most advanced liquid biopsy tests available today is PanTracer™ LBx, developed by NeoGenomics. It’s designed to help people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, get important answers without the need for another surgery.
PanTracer LBx uses just a small blood draw to test for over 500 genes, giving your doctors:
| Feature | Liquid Biopsy (PanTracer LBx) | Tissue Biopsy |
|---|---|---|
| Sample type | Blood draw | Tumor tissue (via surgery or needle) |
| Minimally Invasive? | Yes | No |
| Can be repeated? | Yes, easily | Often difficult or painful |
Sometimes both are used together—but when a tissue sample isn’t available or repeat testing is needed, PanTracer LBx is a powerful option.
Cancer is personal. Your tumor may carry unique genomic features that respond to some treatments but not others.
PanTracer LBx helps your doctors:
At Learn Look Locate, we are passionate about helping you understand every part of your breast cancer journey especially the newest advances that can empower your care.
That’s why we’ve partnered with NeoGenomics, the company behind the PanTracer™ Portfolio, to spotlight how a test like PanTracer LBx is making it easier, faster, and safer to understand your cancer—through a simple blood draw.
We believe the best patient is an informed one. And we’re here to make sure clarity and compassion go hand in hand.
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