What if we could detect bladder cancer with a simple urine test? – Queen’s University Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast shared a post on LinkedIn:

“What if we could detect bladder cancer with a simple urine test?

The current ‘gold standard’ diagnostic procedure is an invasive cystoscopy, but we are working to further develop a urine-based liquid biopsy test for early detection of the disease.

“The development of accurate, non-invasive early detection methods are a critical step to reducing bladder cancer burden and diagnostic waiting times, particularly when considered against pre- and post-pandemic pressures on the NHS and its growing backlog of cancer patients.” (Dr Dan Middleton, Centre for Public Health at Queen’s University Belfast)

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IARC/WHO shared the above post on LinkedIn, adding:

“Bladder Cancer is the 9th most common cancer type worldwide, & one of the most challenging to diagnose & treat.
The detection of this biomarker is simple & non-invasive, & could provide a cost-effective tool to improve early detection & monitor recurrence.”