Early Cancer Detection Possible with Blood Proteins, Study Reveals
Oxford researchers identify proteins that could signal cancer up to seven years before diagnosis, offering new avenues for prevention.
Overview
- Scientists found 618 proteins linked to 19 types of cancer, including bowel, prostate, and breast cancers.
- 107 proteins were identified in individuals whose blood was collected at least seven years before a cancer diagnosis.
- The findings could aid in developing early screening methods and preventative therapies.
- Further research is needed to determine the exact role of these proteins in cancer development.
- The studies were funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Nature Communications.