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Early detection means fewer complications and less financial contributions in the system
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Simple biomarker in urine may be an effective predictive test for bladder cancer.
Mutations in the telomerase reverse transcriptase gene are common in many cases of bladder cancer.
Pilot study included 50,045 Iranian individuals and a follow-up of more than 10 years.
38 individuals developed bladder cancer and TERT mutations were detected in 46.7% of these subjects.
Study results need further verification before it even comes close to clinical use.
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Agency for cancer research, prevention and control of cancer.
Associate Professor at Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Dhaka
Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health
