Non-Invasive Brush Biopsy Test Detects Cancer Within an Hour
Researchers have validated a non-invasive brush biopsy test capable of detecting oral cancer within one hour. This new method could replace traditional, more damaging scalpel biopsies and improve early detection rates for a disease that is often diagnosed at advanced stages.
In the largest of its kind, involving over 1000 samples from 545 patients, a non-invasive, brush biopsy test detected oral cancer within one hour in a validation test. It is hoped the test will greatly advance oral cancer detection and prevent perhaps over 90% of unnecessary harmful scalpel biopsy procedures, which can be difficult to carry out and may damage underlying tooth and bone structure.
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