Scientists are developing the simple test that could detect pancreatic cancer in earlier stages.
A breath test to diagnose pancreatic cancer is being hailed as a major breakthrough for the disease which claims thousands of lives a year.
According to Cancer Research UK, just 5% survive the cancer for more than five years after they are diagnosed. But experts say thousands of lives could be saved thanks to the simple breath test which could be carried out in a doctor's surgery. Pancreatic Cancer UK, a dedicated charity that offers specialist support and investment in research, is helping to fund the project. The charity says the test would be a world-first for the disease.
“If the brilliant team at Imperial are successful, we can take luck out of the equation for people with pancreatic cancer. In future, simply blowing into a bag at the GP surgery could quickly open the way for an urgent scan, and for those that need it, the chance of potentially curative treatment. I really do believe that through this project and others, we are on the cusp of a breakthrough that could save thousands of lives.
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