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Screening detects ovarian cancer using neighboring cells

Pioneering biophotonics technology developed at Northwestern University is the first screening method to detect the early presence of ovarian cancer in humans by examining cells easily brushed from the neighboring cervix ...

Cancer created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Using genetic variants to improve PSA testing technique and reduce biopsies

With the help of genetics, prostate specific antigen (PSA) screenings may become more accurate and reduce the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine.

Cancer created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0