New Cancer blood test

Ovarian cancer is one of eight cancers detected by a new blood test. (Eye of Science/SPL)

One blood test detects eight different kinds of cancer An experimental blood test can detect ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, esophageal, colorectal, lung or breast cancer. Researchers hope it will lead to faster and cheaper diagnoses. The CancerSEEK test looks for DNA mutations and aberrant levels of certain proteins associated with tumours, but the assay’s sensitivity varies widely depending on the cancer. Nature | 4 min read Reference: Science paper