More accurate test for prostate cancer discovered

At the moment, uncomfortable and invasive tests like rectal exams and tissue biopsies are often needed to diagnose prostate cancer, as the PSA test is not deemed as accurate enough. — AFP

A “breakthrough” test that uses dried blood samples could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less, scientists believe.

Researchers at Aston University in the United Kingdom have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood.