Simple Blood Test Identifies Colorectal Cancer: Study

Washington, 14 Mar (ONA) --- A groundbreaking study revealed a new blood test capable of detecting colorectal cancer, potentially revolutionizing early detection efforts.

Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the trial showcases the test's 83% accuracy in identifying individuals with the disease.

Developed by Guardant Health, the non-invasive test analyzes circulating tumor DNA from a simple blood draw.

Dr. Barbara Jung of the American Gastroenterological Association emphasizes its potential to reach more people compared to invasive methods like colonoscopies.

However, it won't replace colonoscopies entirely, as they detect precancerous polyps crucial for prevention.

FDA approval could make this blood test a vital screening tool, complementing existing methods in the fight against rising colorectal cancer rates.

---Ends/Thuraiya/AG