Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in females and is the leading cause of cancer death in women. Early detection and diagnosis is thought to be effective in fighting against the cancer. According to expert, there has been an increase in the number of studies in the field of using saliva in diagnostic medicine which has led to the coining of the term “Salivanomics” New Delhi: Breast cancer is the most common cancer across the world.
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in females and is the leading cause of cancer death in women. Early detection of cancer not only helps in reducing the death rate among women but also may positively impact the psychological, economic, and social complications of this disease. Unfortunately, women all over the world face various hurdles to reach early detection of breast cancer.
Therefore a cost-effective non-invasive tool of detection is of utmost importance. Scientists across the globe have been working to develop a breakthrough for breast cancer treatment. In a recent development, researchers have developed a saliva test that screens for breast cancer, which showed promising results in the experimental testing itself.
But it that possible? According to experts, one such neoteric method that has attracted much attention is that of liquid biopsy wherein body fluids such as saliva and blood have been used for diagnostic and prognostic assessment of cancer. Dr Basila Ali , Associate Consultant, Surgical Oncol.
