Brain Tumors: How a Single Blood Test Can Detect Cancer
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Revolutionary Blood Test Detects Brain Tumors with 90% Accuracy
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News18•17-03-2026, 14:45
Revolutionary Blood Test Detects Brain Tumors with 90% Accuracy
•Scientists from Britain and Denmark have developed a blood test capable of detecting brain cancer tumors with over 90% accuracy.
•This new 'liquid biopsy' identifies two specific proteins in the blood that indicate the presence of brain tumors, eliminating the need for invasive MRI scans or surgical biopsies.
•The test allows for early detection of tumors, even before they are visible on regular scans, significantly improving treatment outcomes and potentially saving millions of lives.
•It can also monitor tumor shrinkage during treatment and may be developed into a portable device for widespread use, similar to COVID-19 test kits.
•Researchers are exploring similar blood tests for other cancers like lung, breast, and bowel, with full availability expected within the next decade.
