World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts

Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomesSurgeons and scientists have developed a world-first blood test for brain cancer that experts say could revolutionise diagnosis, speed up treatment and boost survival rates.For years, brain tumours have remained notoriously difficult to diagnose. They affect hundreds of thousands of people worldwide each year, and kill more children and adults under the age of 40 in the UK than any other cancer.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 26, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Cancer Medical research Imperial College London UK news Science Neuroscience Health Source Type: news