FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation to blood test for detecting Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Written By : Hina Zahid
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-11-23 03:30 GMT | Update On 2021-11-23 03:30 GMT
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LONDON - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 'Breakthrough Device Designation' for its blood test to detect early-stage Breast Cancer. The Breakthrough Designation is granted by the US FDA for devices that demonstrate a potential for more effective diagnosis of life-threatening diseases such as cancer.
It is the first blood test able to detect early-stage Breast Cancer with high accuracy in women above the age of 40 years.
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