Scientists from London have pioneered a new prostate cancer test that could "turn the tide" in the battle against the illness, potentially spotting it sooner. Using just a simple spit test rather than a standard blood test, they firmly believe their invention could drastically alter the future of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. In the UK alone, one in every eight men will be diagnosed with this disease at some point in their lifetime, and globally the number of cases is projected to double to a staggering 2.
9 million each year by 2040. Moreover, the number of annual fatalities due to the disease is also expected to intensify to about 85%. However, despite these alarming stats, these is hope on the horizon.
Early diagnosis offers the most promising probability of successful treatment and survival, which is why experts are thrilled about this alternative diagnostic method. Currently, the typical way to diagnose prostate cancer is through a standard PSA blood test which can occasionally overlook men who do possess cancer while causing others to undergo futile treatments or unnecessary further check-ups and scans, reports Gloucestershire Live . READ MORE: Prostate cancer hope as patients could get painless treatment instead of chemo At the moment prostate cancer is typically identified by a PSA blood test, but this isn't always accurate ( Image: Getty) But, scientists working at the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden NHS foundation trust are optimistic th.