Brain cancer breakthrough as world-first blood test created by British scientists
UK researchers have hailed a “breakthrough” world-first blood test which can diagnose certain types of brain cancer.
The simple test could reduce the need for invasive and risky surgery currently needed to diagnose some brain tumours, experts said.
It could also lead to earlier diagnosis which in turn could speed up treatment and potentially increase survival rates for patients with one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer, they added.
Brain tumour experts have welcomed the news, saying that the test is inexpensive and would be easy to introduce to clinics.
Experts said the
