Study: Scientists develop first reliable test for prostate cancer

Submitted by fondueguy on Wed, 2011-03-02 00:10

Article here. Excerpt:

'Guildford - Scientists at the University of Surrey have developed a unique urine test, which is twice as effective at diagnosing cancer that has developed in the prostate than the current prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.

The findings are being hailed as a major breakthrough in the early diagnosis of prostate cancer in men. The urine test is so accurate it could be in use to screen all men over 50 within twelve months. Scientists have found a protein called E-N-2, which is only produced by prostate cancer cells. The new test identifies E-N-2, and detects 60 to 70 per cent of cancers.'

Good timing because March* is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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*In the UK. In the US, it's September. Too bad it's not all 12 months, though.

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