San Diego Researchers Say New Blood Test Can Detect Cancer 4 Years Before It Appears

San Diego Researchers Say New Blood Test Can Detect Cancer 4 Years Before It Appears
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Michael Wing
By Michael Wing, Editor and Writer
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Researchers in San Diego are developing an “exciting” new blood test that could potentially detect several types of cancer as early as four years before symptoms appear.

The team of international researchers say that a non-invasive blood draw and “DNA methylation” screening can detect five types of cancer, predicting stomach, esophageal, colon, lung, and liver cancers.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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