Circulating tumor DNA in ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a proof-of-concept study

NPJ Precis Oncol. 2025 May 27;9(1):157. doi: 10.1038/s41698-025-00944-3.

Abstract

In this multicenter study, we were able to detect circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in 87.5% of patients with the rare disease ALK + ALCL. Moreover, by analyzing ctDNA from samples collected at disease progression, we were able to identify resistance mutations to ALK inhibitors. Furthermore, ctDNA proved to be a valuable and consistent tool for monitoring minimal residual disease.