Urine Test Could Detect Lung Cancer Years Early
A new urine test for lung cancer may be available for NHS use within five years. This test aims to detect early signs of lung cancer, potentially allowing for earlier treatment. Researchers have validated the test using patient samples and are preparing for clinical trials to further its development.
- ▪The urine test can indicate early signs of lung cancer, which is often diagnosed at later stages.
- ▪Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a sensor that detects 'zombie' cell proteins linked to early lung cancer.
- ▪The test has shown potential for detecting other lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis.
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A urine test for lung cancer could be available for NHS use in as little as 5 years, experts have said.Most cases of lung cancer in England are diagnosed at later stages, meaning the disease can be harder to treat. But the new urine test can indicate the first possible signs of disease, which could potentially mean cancer could be caught early and enable patients to get treatments sooner.Scientists, funded by Cancer Research UK, have now passed another hurdle, bringing the test closer to patient use.While more research is still needed in the field, the test could one day be used in GP surgeries and hospitals to catch lung cancer much earlier.Professor Ljiljana Fruk, from the University of Cambridge, said she hopes to see the test “working in real patients and rolled out across the NHS…
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