At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test, study suggests
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The new saliva test represents a significant breakthrough in prostate cancer detection. It offers a simple, non-invasive way to identify high-risk individuals early, potentially saving thousands of lives while reducing unnecessary treatments and their associated side effects.
The evidence supporting a national screening program remains insufficient. Long-term studies are still needed to prove the test can save lives, as current screening methods could lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments that might cause more harm than good.