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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cfDNA fragmentomics in distinguishing malignant lung nodules from benign ones.

March 21, 2026ESMO OpenOpen Access

245P cfDNA fragmentomics as a non-invasive tool for differentiating malignant from benign lung nodules: A prospective study focusing on small lesions

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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cfDNA fragmentomics in distinguishing malignant lung nodules from benign ones.
Utilized multiplex ctDNA methylation analysis on small lung lesions.
Performed a prospective analysis with clinical correlation.
Compared ctDNA findings with existing clinical variables.
cfDNA analysis modestly improved the prediction of malignancy.
Demonstrated potential benefit in clinical decision-making for lung lesions.
Results indicate further investigation is necessary to confirm findings.

Implication

Prospective study demonstrates improved differentiation of lung nodules using cfDNA analysis, suggesting clinical applications.

Abstract

Conclusions: Multiplex ctDNA methylation analysis modestly improved recurrence prediction beyond clinical variables, but these findings need further investigation.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be34d16e48c4981c673032 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esmoop.2026.106553

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Implication

Prospective study demonstrates improved differentiation of lung nodules using cfDNA analysis, suggesting clinical applications.

Abstract

Conclusions: Multiplex ctDNA methylation analysis modestly improved recurrence prediction beyond clinical variables, but these findings need further investigation.

245P cfDNA fragmentomics as a non-invasive tool for differentiating malignant from benign lung nodules: A prospective study focusing on small lesions

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245P cfDNA fragmentomics as a non-invasive tool for differentiating malignant from benign lung nodules: A prospective study focusing on small lesions

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