Major breakthrough as researchers develop blood test for eight common cancers

By Aisha Dow, Gene Efron
Updated January 19 2018 - 6:57am, first published 6:29am
Photo: James Davies
Photo: James Davies
Melissa McIlvain pictured with her children , 3 year old Ava and baby Kaylee. A New blood test for the early detection of eight common cancers revealed . Marissa has a family history of breast and ovarian cancer. 19th January 2018. Photo by Jason South
Melissa McIlvain pictured with her children , 3 year old Ava and baby Kaylee. A New blood test for the early detection of eight common cancers revealed . Marissa has a family history of breast and ovarian cancer. 19th January 2018. Photo by Jason South

An annual blood test for eight common cancers could soon become part of Australians' regular health check-up, revolutionising early detection for the deadly disease and potentially saving thousands of lives.