Hodgkin lymphoma can be diagnosed much earlier

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It is possible to detect Hodgkin lymphoma early by using a simple blood test. This test identifies highly elevated levels of the specific protein TARC, that is secreted by Hodgkin's tumour cells. In fact, an increased amount of TARC protein can be detected three to six years prior to  diagnosis.

Period19-Oct-2023

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  • TitleHodgkin lymphoma can be diagnosed much earlier
    Media name/outletUMCG research website
    Country/TerritoryNetherlands
    Date19/10/2023
    DescriptionIt is possible to detect Hodgkin lymphoma early by using a simple blood test. This test identifies highly elevated levels of the specific protein TARC, that is secreted by Hodgkin's tumour cells. In fact, an increased amount of TARC protein can be detected three to six years prior to diagnosis. This novel finding was revealed by research led by pathologist Arjan Diepstra of the UMCG. It indicates that Hodgkin lymphoma is a relatively slow-growing tumour that often exists for a long time before symptoms appear.
    URLhttps://umcgresearch.org/w/hodgkin-lymphoma-can-be-diagnosed-much-earlier
    PersonsArjan Diepstra
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Keywords

  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • TARC
  • CCL17
  • early detection
  • blood test
  • serum