Biomedical scientists developing new cancer test
Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Cancer may be detected as early as five years before a tumour forms due to a new test developed by those in biomedical science jobs.
The University of Nottingham revealed its spin-out company Oncimmune has created a solution that gives doctors a result within a week of sending a blood sample.
It is based on the work of the university's John Robertson, a breast cancer specialist who praised those involved in finalising the system.
He said: "It has been a long and at times very hard road in creating a robust commercial test and those involved have worked with exceptional diligence and tenacity."
It is thought the blood test will change the way in which various cancers - such as breast, lung, ovarian and prostate - are diagnosed and treated.
According to the NHS, more than 45,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year - making it the most common type of the disease among women.
Written by Alex Franklin Stortford
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