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    Breast cancer blood test 'available next year'

    Posted on 14/12/2007

    A blood test which could spot breast cancer in its early stages is set to be made available in the UK next year.

    The test's developers say that it can detect breast cancer even before symptoms become apparent, by spotting abnormal patterns in gene activity.

    Experts say that the test would be of particular importance in diagnosing breast cancer in younger women, where mammograms are not as effective in detecting changes in the breast tissue.

    Dr Emma Pennery, from Breast Cancer Care said that the charity understood 'that this new type of blood test would be of particular interest to younger women'. She added: 'However it is important to remember that 80% of all breast cancers are diagnosed in those aged 50 and over.'

    'Regardless of age, it is vital that all women remain breast aware throughout their life by knowing how their breasts look and feel normally, and by reporting any changes direct to their GP.'

    The test has been developed by Norwegian life sciences company DiaGenic ASA, and will be distributed in the UK by Opaldia.



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