Detection and localization of surgically resectable cancers with a multi-analyte blood test

Science56.90
Volume: 359, Issue: 6378, Pages: 926 - 930
Published: Feb 23, 2018
Abstract
Earlier detection is key to reducing cancer deaths. Here, we describe a blood test that can detect eight common cancer types through assessment of the levels of circulating proteins and mutations in cell-free DNA. We applied this test, called CancerSEEK, to 1005 patients with nonmetastatic, clinically detected cancers of the ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, esophagus, colorectum, lung, or breast. CancerSEEK tests were positive in a median of 70%...
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Title
Detection and localization of surgically resectable cancers with a multi-analyte blood test
Published Date
Feb 23, 2018
Journal
Volume
359
Issue
6378
Pages
926 - 930
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