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Doctors hope saliva test could revolutionise breast cancer treatment

Doctor views breast cancer scan on computer screen

A British hospital is taking part in the study, where doctors hope it will revolutionise the way people are screened and treated for breast cancer. Source: AAP

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


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By Arianna Lucente

Source: SBS


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



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