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The Holy Grail for Early Cancer Diagnosis Takes a Huge Leap Forward

Ellee Seymour | Posted 07.06.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Read More: Cancer Research, Biomarkers, Abcodia, Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, Early Cancer Diagnosis, Health News, UK Lifestyle News
Ellee Seymour

What makes this collection so valuable and unique is that the serum samples were taken from healthy people annually, and, in many cases up to 10 years prior to a cancer diagnosis. The collaboration will use these samples to select biomarkers which provide a clear indication of change in the early pre-diagnosis stages of disease.

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Shift Workers Face Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Ellee Seymour | Posted 08.12.2012 | UK Tech
Read More: Prof David Neal, Prof Gordon Wishart, Breast Cancer, Francis Wells, HealthScreen UK, Lung Cancer, Biomarkers, Science News, Pancreatic Cancer, UK Tech News
Ellee Seymour

I was stunned last week to learn that shift workers who work through the night face an increased risk of breast cancer. This includes our emergency services, nurses and care workers, as well as call centre and airline staff.

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