A new way to detect breast cancer

Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Woman Receives Mammogram. Source: Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

A new test that uses saliva to determine a person's risk of developing breast cancer is being trialled internationally.


A British hospital took part in the study, where doctors hope it will revolutionize the way people are screened and treated for breast cancer.
Addenbrooke Hospital in Cambridge was involved in this research, and the UK's national health service [NHS] looking for 10,000 participants between the ages of 40 and 70 to take part.
And in Australia, mammograms are recommended every two years for people aged 50 to 74 to detect early signs.
But this international trial could make the process more convenient and change the way people screen for and treat breast cancer.




 


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