A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine has developed a low-cost, non-invasive test for oral cancer and precancerous mouth lesions.
Based on a scoring system linked to two cell proteins, the test can be done quickly and accurately at dental clinics or by ear, nose, and throat doctors. Results are determined within thirty minutes, potentially revolutionizing early detection and monitoring of oral cancers while reducing the need for invasive biopsies.
This breakthrough could save millions of lives globally, especially in areas with limited pathology services.