A new blood test will make cancer detection easier. Known as discover liquid biopsy test, it can also be used to track mutations of cancer genes resulting resistance to medication. The tissue sample test results take four weeks. If it will improve diagnosis and treatment of cancer, that will be a plus for Kenya. The waiting period of the results [when a tissue sample is collected] is always what stresses the patient,” Ochieng’ said.

Source: The Star May 24, 2018 21:22 UTC