# Liquid biopsies in precision oncology for older adults with cancer

**Authors:** Yue Zhao, Jaime O. Herrera-Caceres, Jennifer Nobes, ZiCheng Lyu, Marcus Vetter, Claire Falandry, Valentin Goede, Nina Rosa Neuendorff, Kah Poh Loh, Beverly Canin, Hans Wildiers, Nicolò Matteo Luca Battisti

PMC · DOI: 10.1038/s41698-026-01285-5 · 2026-02-05

## TL;DR

Liquid biopsies could improve cancer care for older adults by offering non-invasive detection and monitoring.

## Contribution

This review emphasizes the potential of liquid biopsies in geriatric oncology for better treatment outcomes.

## Key findings

- Liquid biopsies enable early cancer detection in older adults.
- They allow real-time monitoring and identification of therapeutic targets.
- Integration into routine care may improve quality of life for elderly cancer patients.

## Abstract

As the global population ages, innovative strategies for cancer management in older adults are urgently needed. Liquid biopsy, a non-invasive tool, offers great promise for this demographic by enabling early detection, real-time monitoring, and therapeutic target identification. This review highlights the clinical utility, feasibility, and safety of liquid biopsies in geriatric oncology, emphasizing their potential integration into routine care to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life for older patients.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** cancer (MONDO:0004992)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** cancer (MESH:D009369)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

3 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC13002919/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC13002919