Researchers find biomarkers in saliva for detection of early-stage pancreatic cancer
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 22:35
in Health & Medicine
The genetic biomarkers of pancreatic cancer are present in human saliva, researchers report. The finding could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of this most lethal of human cancers. Early results suggest salivary diagnostics may prove superior to blood tests for the purpose of early detection.