New research could lead to earlier detection, better survival for sarcoma patients

Sarcoma is one of the most aggressive and deadly types of cancer and it's found mostly in children. A new Australian research could lead to earlier detection and a better chance of survival for those diagnosed.

Doctor David Thomas, from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, is part of an international team that has found a new diagnostic tool for sarcoma cancer. Source: SBS

Highlights

• Survival rates are low and treatments for the disease haven't improved in almost 40 years.
• A new study found a new diagnostic tool. It targets patients with a specific genetic indicator.
• Doctors put forward a proposal before the health department to get annual scans for young people with the genetic marker covered by Medicare.

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Bagong pananaliksik maaaring daan sa maagang pagtuklas, pagsalba ng buhay ng mga pasyenteng may sarcoma

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