Scientists Indentify Early Gene Changes that Precede Blood Cancer

December 2, 2014

(Medical News Today) – Using DNA samples from research unrelated to cancer, two teams of scientists have uncovered early, pre-cancerous genetic changes in the blood that are linked to increased chances of developing blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myelodysplastic syndrome. The teams believe their findings open new avenues for research into early detection and prevention of blood cancer.