Blood test may spot colon cancer early, study finds

NCT ID NCT05520840

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether proteins in the blood can help screen for colorectal cancer. Researchers tested blood samples from 350 people aged 50 and older who were already scheduled for a colonoscopy. The goal was to see if certain protein markers could reliably detect advanced growths or cancer, potentially offering a less invasive screening option in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Caen University Hospital

    Caen, France

  • Clinique du Cèdre

    Bois-Guillaume, France

  • Dijon University Hospital

    Dijon, France

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