New Technologies Offer More Accurate Means Of Diagnosis And Monitoring Cancer

ScienceDaily (Apr. 21, 2008) — Irregular molecules in the lining of the mouth, the saliva, the fallopian tube or the bladder can identify early stage cancer, according to research presented today at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 12 -- 16. Scientists who hope to apply basic knowledge to medical practice are developing tests that diagnose, predict or monitor cancer risks without invasive tissue sampling.

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