Precision Oncology Glossary
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tumor microenvironment TME
The cellular and molecular ecosystem surrounding cancer cells, including immune cells, stromal cells, blood vessels, and signaling molecules that influence tumor behavior and treatment response.
minimal residual disease
Undetectable or very low levels of cancer cells remaining after treatment, monitored through sensitive molecular techniq...
molecular residual disease
Cancer cells detectable only through sensitive molecular techniques after apparent complete clinical response to treatme...
molecular residual disease monitoring
Detection and quantification of minimal tumor burden using molecular techniques like circulating tumor DNA analysis afte...