Panel Recommends Blood Test to Detect Colon Cancer for FDA Approval

May 24, 2024

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(UPI) – A panel of U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers on Thursday recommended approval for a new blood test to detect colon and rectal cancer despite concerns over the test’s accuracy. California-based biotechnology company Guardant Health applied for FDA approval of its blood test called Shield, which is used to screen for early signs of colorectal cancer. (Read More)