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Urine liquid biopsy improves detection of bladder, kidney and prostate cancer

Urine liquid biopsy improves detection of bladder, kidney and prostate cancer

A study suggests urine-based liquid biopsy can detect genetic fragments of bladder cancer and improve prostate cancer detection. While showing promise, the technology remains in the validation phase.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Northwestern blood test detects pancreatic cancer risk missed by standard tests

Northwestern blood test detects pancreatic cancer risk missed by standard tests

A sensitive ddPCR blood test outperformed standard sequencing in detecting residual pancreatic cancer and identifying high-risk patients.

Health ·30 Jun 2026, 19:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read