New Colon Cancer Blood Test Demonstrates 85% Detection Rate

A new blood test for colon cancer developed by VolitionRx has been shown to detect 85 percent of colorectal cancer cases, according to a we are CentralPA.com report.

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The test has also been shown to detect 50 percent of polyps. VolitionRx researchers hope to make the test available in Europe within the next two years.

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