New blood test to detect cancer using enzyme markers

This is a pilot study testing a brand-new way to detect cancer early using a simple blood test. Instead of looking for cancer cells directly, researchers measure special enzymes in your blood plasma that may signal the presence of cancer. The study will enroll people with three types of localized cancer (breast, lung, and pancreas) as well as healthy people without cancer, to see if this enzyme-based approach can reliably tell the difference.

Current cancer detection methods often require invasive procedures or are not available early enough to catch cancer when it is most treatable. This new blood test aims to provide a non-invasive, simple way to detect cancer earlier and help guide treatment decisions.