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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

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"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 -

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These cases are always sad - there is no evidence that giving drugs to terminally ill cancer patients will cure them. Potentially prolong their life by a few days or weeks, but the end result is likely to be the same. Sometimes, allowing patients to die

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"A highly sensitive microchip may help doctors detect rare traces of cancer circulating in the bloodstream, offering a way to better manage treatment... " Wow! We all know that the earlier you detect and treat cancer, the better the long term overall su

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"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

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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

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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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