December 17, 2025 12:29 PM
New blood test can detect, monitor lung cancer in real time
A team of UK researchers has developed a pioneering blood test that could enable doctors to detect and monitor lung cancer in real time, helping reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes. Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) microspectroscopy, the team detected a single lung cancer cell in a patient’s blood. The technique combines advanced infrared scanning technology with computer analysis, focusing on the unique chemical fingerprint of cancer cells, researchers from Univers...