Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	119621
Country	United States

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Cell-free circulating tumor DNA in pediatric cancer patients: From benchtop to bedside
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ankit Patel and Keval Yerigeri
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Corresponding Author	Keval Yerigeri, MD, Department of Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth, 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109, United States. kyerigeri@metrohealth.org
Key Words	Sarcoma; Solid tumors; Oncology; Pediatrics; Cell-free DNA
Core Tip	Circulating tumor DNA has been increasingly utilized as an effective tool for identifying and diagnosing pediatric cancers with high efficacy, making it an invaluable tool in the treatment of solid pediatric malignancies. This review will highlight recent advances in this modality of diagnostics, as well as it’s impacts on the current standard of pediatric oncological care.
Citation	Patel A, Yerigeri K. Cell-free circulating tumor DNA in pediatric cancer patients: From benchtop to bedside. World J Clin Oncol 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-02 01:29
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-02 01:31
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-27 08:51
Return for Revision	2026-02-27 08:51
Revised	2026-04-02 01:31
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-28 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-28 07:13
Articles in Press	2026-05-28 07:13
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