Diagnosis of cancer in 10 minutes through saliva

The method of American scientists is expected to create a revolution in early diagnosis of cancer in the next few years.

According to RTE News, the cost of this "liquid biopsy" test is 20 euros (more than $ 22). The mechanism of testing is to search for fragments of genetic material in saliva.

The method of early diagnosis of cancer has "almost perfect" results - (Photo: RTE).

The team invented this method after detecting saliva containing fragments of the genetic molecule that is linked to cancer.

Experimental results in patients with lung cancer suggest that this method has a "almost perfect" probability .

"We only need less than a drop of saliva to be able to produce results in about 10 minutes. The test can be done right in the doctor's office while you wait , " said David Wong, professor of the university. California explained.

"Early detection of cancer is very important . With this test, patients can check at home, at the clinic or pharmacy," Professor Wong said.

The expert hopes that early cancer diagnosis can be widely applied in Europe at the end of this decade. The test will continue to be tested on lung cancer patients in China this year.

In the final stage, this method will be used to diagnose many different types of cancer, not just lung cancer.