Article: New Test May Reveal An Otherwise Undectable Sign Of Lung Cancer

New Test May Reveal An Otherwise Undectable Sign Of Lung Cancer

Early detection improves chances of survival in lung cancer patients. So any form of detection that can amplify a sign of lung cancer can lead to earlier treatment and better success of eradication.



British scientists are developing a "breathalyzer" which may revolutionize the detection of lung cancer in its early stages. The device works by detecting ethane, which is released by cancerous cells in the lungs and is sensitive to one part per billion. The technology for this early detection device was developed for oil prospecting.



Dr Kenneth Skeldon, of the University of Glasgow, said "Early detection and monitoring of cancer and other serious diseases hugely improves the effectiveness of treatment and the possibility of cure. People can produce a higher trac...
 

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New Test May Reveal An Otherwise Undectable Sign Of Lung Cancer

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