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New markers for Prostate Cancer
Researchers identify 12 genetic markers believed to be linked to prostate cancer. There is a strong family history associated with the disease so linking biomarkers to the disease would enable better screening and early detection, saving thousands of liv
Gene combo may hike prostate cancer risk
"It also might lead to a blood test to predict who is likely to develop prostate cancer. These men could be closely monitored and perhaps offered hormone-blocking drugs like finasteride to try to prevent the disease."
Ah now that's a bit more like it -
Cell 'Addiction' to Growth Factors May Help Spur Cancers - Yahoo! News
"It means we might be able to do something about at-risk cells before cancer develops and treat these cells biochemically, and specifically, rather than using current drugs that are nonspecific and kill everything in their path." Now that sounds almost
innovation.org - The Biomarkers Consortium
Imagine a world where markers can be used positively to test for early disease and treat it sooner with a higher sucess rate... it's gradually happening even now
Blood Test Might Spot Alzheimer's Early
An international team of scientists has developed a blood test that could reveal which patients with mild cognitive impairment will go on to develop Alzheimer's disease.
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