At-home saliva test to detect prostate cancer ‘better than blood samples’ – and could ‘turn the tide’ on killer disease ...Middle East

MEN could be checked for prostate cancer with a simple saliva test after a trial found it works better than blood testing. It could save them unnecessary GP visits and embarrassing physical exams. A saliva test could be an easier alternative to trips to the doctor for men with prostate cancer fearsAlamy Scientists at the Institute for Cancer Research in London said the DIY spit test would catch more aggressive tumours and lead to fewer false alarms than the current NHS system. Men simply spit into a tube at home and send the sample off for lab analysis. Their DNA is checked for high risk genes or damage that could indicate prostate cancer, which is the most common type in men,

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