UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
Summary
Doctors have created a simple, non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid to help identify womb cancer in women who bleed after menopause. This test can reduce the need for uncomfortable and costly procedures by quickly spotting women at higher risk for urgent checks.Key Facts
- Bleeding after menopause is a common sign that leads to cancer checks, but only 5% to 10% of these women actually have womb cancer.
- Current tests, like internal ultrasounds and biopsies, are invasive, uncomfortable, and expensive.
- The new test collects cells from urine and vaginal fluid, which is painless and cheap.
- In a study with 1,864 women, the test detected 80 out of 99 womb cancer cases correctly.
- The test gave a negative result for 93% of women without cancer.
- It is not yet accurate enough to replace other tests but can help decide which women need urgent investigation.
- The test’s accuracy was confirmed by specialist cytologists, so results may vary in other settings.
- Researchers hope this test will speed up diagnosis and reduce invasive procedures for women with postmenopausal bleeding.
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