Performance and Operational Feasibility of Epstein-Barr Virus-Based Screening for Detection of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Direct Comparison of Two Alternative Approaches
Journal
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
26
Date Issued
2023-09-10
Author(s)
Jacky Lam, W K
Hsu, Wan-Lun
Pfeiffer, Ruth M
Yu, Kelly J
Chan, Charles M L
Lee, Vicky C T
Terng, Shyuang-Der
Tsou, Yung-An
Leu, Yi-Shing
Liao, Li-Jen
Chang, Yen-Liang
Chien, Yin-Chu
Lin, Ching-Yuan
Hua, Chun-Hung
Lee, Jehn-Chuan
Hsiao, Chu-Hsing
Tsai, Ming-Hsui
Cheng, Hung-Chun
Hildesheim, Allan
Chen, Chien-Jen
Chan, K C Allen
Liu, Zhiwei
Abstract
Two Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-based testing approaches have shown promise for early detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Neither has been independently validated nor their performance compared. We compared their diagnostic performance in an independent population.
Type
journal article