Figure 2: Comparison of traditional tissue biopsy and Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) liquid biopsy

Standard biopsy

MCED liquid biopsy

Standard biopsy

  • Time-intensive procedure
  • Localised sampling of tissue
  • Not easily obtained
  • Some pain/risk
  • Invasive

MCED liquid biopsy

  • Quick
  • Comprehensive tissue profile
  • Easily obtained
  • Minimal pain/risk
  • Minimally invasive

Source: Swiss Re Institute