Over-the-counter tests for lung, colon, prostate and other cancers could soon be available at your local pharmacy, say scientists from the University of Central Florida.
The tests, which scientists compare to over-the-counter pregnancy tests, would detect seven to 10 different kinds of common cancers using a single drop of blood, and take a few minutes to complete.
"We want to use this as a screening tool, not a diagnostic tool," said Qun Huo, a professor at the University of Central Florida who developed the testing system and announced it at a recent conference in Houston. "If people are willing to do more screening, then they can catch any unusual changes due to cancer sooner, and the survival rates should increase."
The tests could reach the market in as little as two years, Quo says.
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