Breast Cancer Detection by Blood Test, Possible too!

Previously, the possibility of lung cancer detection by blood test has been reported.

Now, a blood test may also be able to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages.

Such diagnostic test – now being introduced in the UK – works by detecting gene expression patterns in blood samples not taken from the breast.

Developed by Norwegian life sciences company DiaGenic ASA, the said test is designed to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages when women have no symptoms.

Experts predict it could be used alongside mammograms to help detect cancer and could be useful for younger women.

This is because breasts are denser when women are younger and therefore mammograms may not detect changes in the breast tissue.

The test will be available privately.

Find more details from the UK Press.