Colon cancer remains a significant public health concern, with early detection pivotal in reducing mortality rates. However, diagnosis often gets delayed because patients are reluctant to undergo the existing screening methods — colonoscopies and fecal tests
In a breakthrough development, a blood test emerges as a potential solution, offering simplicity and accessibility.
Read on to know how the test works.
Big points from the study: The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, demonstrates the test's ability to detect early-stage cancers with an impressive 87 percent accuracy rate.