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Proteins in blood could provide early cancer warning 'by more than seven years'

Study identifies 618 proteins linked to 19 types of cancer, which could lead to much earlier detection

While altering these proteins may increase or decrease the chances of someone developing cancer, in some cases this could lead to unintended side-effects, the authors found. skip past newsletter promotion Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters “Determining protein changes that precede the development of cancer is not only important in identifying high-risk individuals but could also provide insights into factors responsible for causing cancer.”​

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