Liquid Biopsies Are Finding The Genetic Material In The Cellular Haystack

The term “biopsy” frequently evokes fear in patients, as the procedure is most often associated with cancer screening. Nevertheless, patient fears about biopsies are not wholly unwarranted and not simply due to the possible prognosis. The actual procedure itself is often terrifying to patients. While many biopsies are outpatient procedures, most are extremely invasive, requiring the surgical excision of suspect tissues, which can lead to hazardous and painful complications.