A simple blood test can diagnose glioblastoma, the most dangerous malignant brain tumor. This was reported by daily mail.
Less than 1% of patients with glioblastoma survive more than ten years after the tumor is diagnosed. For most people, the forecast is only 12 months.
A new test can detect intact glioblastoma tumor cells in a patient’s blood. Scientists promise that these can be analyzed with the same detail as a standard biopsy examining human brain tissue.
Experts say this development could speed up diagnosis and increase treatment effectiveness. It would also reduce the need for invasive, expensive and risky surgery used to diagnose most brain tumors. The preparation itself can be lengthy, resulting in loss of valuable time. The test would be especially useful for patients with deep brain tumors.
The test has the potential to be a major breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment but is still in the early stages of development.
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