Blood tests predict cancer risk 7 years in advance

The Indian Express — May 29, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: Two studies by Oxford researchers found certain blood proteins can predict cancer risk over seven years before diagnosis. Analyzing 44,000 UK Biobank participants, 618 proteins linked to 19 cancers were identified. Dr. Manish Singhal notes the human body generates and destroys cancer cells daily. This breakthrough could lead to early cancer detection through a simple blood test.

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