TABLE 2.

Advantages of liquid biopsies in cancer care.

Hallmark	Key aspects
Minimally Invasive	Liquid biopsies offer a non-invasive alternative to surgical tissue biopsies, significantly reducing patient discomfort and risk of complications
Real-time Monitoring	Liquid biopsies enable real-time monitoring of cancer progression and response to treatment, allowing for timely adjustments in therapy
Detection of Minimal Residual Disease	Liquid biopsies can detect minimal residual disease following treatment, providing early warning signs of relapse
Identification of Resistance Mechanisms	Through the detection of genetic mutations that confer resistance to targeted therapies, liquid biopsies can guide the selection of alternative treatments