Ciruclating Tumor Cells

What is circulating tumor cells ?

Circulating tumor cells are cancer cells that have detached from the primary tumor or metastases and travel through the bloodstream. They play a pivotal role in metastatic dissemination by colonizing distant organs and establishing new tumor lesions.

Cancer cells have the potential to serve as a dynamic and non-invasive biomarker for monitoring solid tumors.

Circulating tumor cells labeled by immunocytochemistry under the microscope

Circulating tumor cells labeled by immunocytochemistry under the microscope

ScreenCell technology :
your circulating tumor cells test

ScreenCell devices for isolating circulating tumor cells Dispositifs ScreenCell pour l'isolement des cellules tumorales circulantes

ScreenCell kits provide a simple, effective, and accessible solution for isolating and characterizing CTCs from a single blood sample.

They are designed for versatile use, and can be integrated into both routine clinical practice and basic research projects.

Circulating tumor cells (CTCs)
in clinical routine

circulating tumor cells

Diagnostic assistance

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment

Cancer monitoring during the remission phase

Early detection of relapses

These cancer cells could be instrumental in the cancer care pathway, offering a non-invasive method for disease monitoring and management.

Our kits empower clinicians to gather crucial insights into tumor progression and treatment response, facilitating personalized care and enhancing therapeutic decision-making throughout the patient journey.

Publications on circulating tumor cells

Researchers are paying increasing attention to circulating tumor cells for their role in cancer detection and monitoring.

Here are some key publications in which CTCs were studied using our isolation method.

Breast cancer

Optimizing Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells in Breast Cancer: Unveiling New Markers for Clinical Applications

Breast cancer (BC) is a heterogeneous disease with high metastasis potential, especially in the bones, liver, and lungs. Circulating tumor...
Lung cancer

Circulating Tumor Cells from Surgical Manipulation Predict Recurrence and Poor Prognosis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Background/Objectives: In our previous multicenter prospective controlled study (UMIN000018602), we investigated the impact of surgical manipulation on circulating tumor cells...
Lung cancer

Optimum diagnostic pathway and pathologic confirmation rate of early stage lung cancer: Results from the VIOLET randomised controlled trial

Background: Pathologic confirmation of lung cancer influences treatment selection for suspected early-stage lung cancer. High pre-treatment tissue confirmation rates are...

Frequently Asked Questions

Circulating cancer cells offer several advantages over traditional biopsies. They are detected through a simple blood test, making the method non-invasive, safer and less painful. In addition, this approach allows for regular and dynamic monitoring of the evolution of the cancer, unlike a tissue biopsy which is often limited to a specific moment.

Circulating cancer cells could play a key role as biomarkers for early diagnosis of cancer and monitoring its progression. Their analysis would allow monitoring the effectiveness of treatments and adjusting them based on the changes observed.

Circulating cancer cells are being studied in solid cancers such as breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer. They may also be relevant for other cancers where the risk of metastasis is high.

No, circulating cancer cells do not replace other methods such as imaging or tissue biopsies.
They are a complementary tool, providing additional information for more precise and personalized care.

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Are you interested in establishing a fundamental or clinical research project focused on circulating tumor cells (CTCs) or liquid biopsy ?

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Liquid biopsy for
enhancing patient care
through reliable CTC analysis