A new type of breath test that detects nanoparticles could help diagnose stomach cancers, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer.
Scientists found that nanomaterial sensors had over a 90% success rate at differentiating between stomach cancers and more benign conditions. The sensors were also more than 90% accurate at detecting the difference between early and late stage gastric cancers. The nanomaterial sensors detect biomarkers in exhaled air. It is hoped that the test could be used as an alternative to endoscopies, offering a less invasive procedure to diagnose gastric cancers.
