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.

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.