New cell-free circulating DNA blood test for breast cancer successful in human trials.

The chances of being cured of breast cancer have increased in recent decades, however if the tumour has metastasised, the disease remains essentially incurable. One reason for this could be that the metastases are detected late, after they have grown enough to cause symptoms or be seen on a radiological scan. If they could be found sooner, it might be possible to treat the new … Continue reading New cell-free circulating DNA blood test for breast cancer successful in human trials.