CPC C12Q 1/6886 (2013.01) [C12Q 1/6806 (2013.01); C12Q 2600/112 (2013.01)] | 3 Claims |
1. A method for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof, comprising the steps of:
i) extracting cell free DNA from a sample obtained from a subject;
ii) denaturating the cell free DNA to obtain single stranded DNA fragments;
iii) determining the levels of single stranded DNA fragments having a length ranging from 98 to 158 nucleotides and from 168-218 nucleotides; and
iv) administering one or more cancer treatments to a subject identified as having
a higher level than a predetermined reference value of at least one single stranded DNA fragment ranging from 98 to 158 nucleotides, and
a lower level than a predetermined reference value of at least one single stranded DNA fragment having a length ranging from 168 to 218 nucleotides;
wherein the one or more cancer treatments are selected from the group consisting of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.
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