BEYOND LOCAL: Sudbury scientists create new test for cancer treatment

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New test on the early effectiveness of chemotherapy could help doctors determine whether to continue chemo treatments or switch to a different therapy

A clinical trial into breast cancer research carried out by a Sudbury-based diagnostics company has concluded Phase 1 of its study "with promising results,” said a news release from the Health Sciences North Research Institute .

BREVITY is described as a clinical trial that aims to confirm whether a test called the RNA Disruption Assay can be used to effectively predict the outcome of treatment for patients who are receiving pre-operative chemotherapy, said the release. "With this knowledge, medical teams can quickly determine whether they need to escalate or change course during cancer treatment, with the aim to ultimately improve patient outcomes," said the release.

The research could help patients everywhere, said Dr. Amadeo Parissenti, the chief scientific officer for RNA Diagnostics, and a senior scientist with HSNRI.

 

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