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Sep 2019
Ovarian cancer could be detected ‘up to two years earlier’ thanks to new test
Scientists at Queen’s University, Belfast, have helped to develop a new test which may be able to diagnose the condition up to two years earlier than current methods, through the discovery of the presence of four proteins, known as biomarker panel, which indicates the likelihood of developing epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC).
The study, which was carried out in partnership with University College London, University of Manchester, University of New South Wales and University of Milan, took place across a seven year period, and involved the analysis of blood samples from 80 patients.
The biomarkers were used to develop a screening test, which preliminary studies suggest may be able to identify ovarian cancer up to two years before current detection approaches.
Cancer Research UK’s Dr Rachel Shaw, said around 50 per cent of cases are not detected until in their late stages and when treatment is less likely to be successful, “so developing simple tests like these that could help detect the disease sooner is essential.”
Dr Bobby Graham, lead author of the study, explained how the test was developed.
“Firstly, we discovered that the presence of the biomarker panel will enable us to detect EOC.
“We then developed a screening test to detect this biomarker panel, making this a relatively simple diagnostic test. The screening test identifies ovarian cancer up to two years before the current tests allow.”
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