#PODCAST New blood testing by UK researchers could allow breast cancer treatment to start significantly earlier #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - UK-based researchers say an ultra-sensitive new blood test can predict if breast cancer will return - years before the disease shows up on scans. They found that the test picks up traces of a tumor's DNA before a full relapse and was found to be 100% accurate at predicting which patients would see their cancer return. It's hoped that the test can allow treatment to start earlier and improve survival rates. In this week's Medical Monitor, we find out more about this research, which experts are branding "incredibly exciting"...