Veristrat
Veristrat
Veristrat (pronounced: vɛrɪstræt) is a blood-based diagnostic test used in the field of oncology to predict the prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The test is designed to help physicians make more informed treatment decisions by providing information about the aggressiveness of the disease.
Etymology
The term "Veristrat" is a proprietary name and does not have a known etymology.
Usage
Veristrat is used to classify patients with advanced NSCLC into two groups: Veristrat "Good" and Veristrat "Poor". This classification is based on the patient's likelihood of benefiting from certain types of chemotherapy and targeted therapy. The test is performed on a blood sample and uses proteomics, the large-scale study of proteins, to identify specific patterns that are associated with patient outcomes.
Related Terms
- Non-small cell lung cancer: This is the most common type of lung cancer, making up about 85% to 90% of all cases. NSCLC tends to grow and spread less rapidly than small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
- Proteomics: This is the large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions. Proteins are vital parts of living organisms, as they are the main components of the physiological metabolic pathways of cells.
- Chemotherapy: This is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
- Targeted therapy: This is a type of medication that blocks the growth of cancer cells by interfering with specific targeted molecules needed for carcinogenesis and tumor growth, rather than by simply interfering with rapidly dividing cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Veristrat
- Wikipedia's article - Veristrat
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