Lucid And Front Line Mobile Health Partner On A New At-Home Esophageal Cancer Test

What Is Esophageal Cancer?

Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancer is the eighth leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Risk Factors

Age (most common in people over 60)
Obesity
Smoking
Alcohol abuse
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Barrett's esophagus

New At-Home Esophageal Cancer Detection Test

Lucid Diagnostics and Front Line Mobile Health have announced a partnership to develop and commercialize a new at-home esophageal cancer detection test. The test will use a simple saliva sample to detect the presence of esophageal cancer cells. The test is expected to be available in 2024. It will be the first at-home esophageal cancer detection test on the market.

Benefits Of The New Test

Early detection: The test can detect esophageal cancer at an early stage, when it is more treatable.
Convenience: The test can be done at home, which makes it more convenient for patients.
Cost-effectiveness: The test is expected to be cost-effective, which makes it more accessible for patients.

Conclusion

The new at-home esophageal cancer detection test from Lucid Diagnostics and Front Line Mobile Health has the potential to revolutionize the way esophageal cancer is detected. The test is expected to be accurate, convenient, and cost-effective. This could lead to earlier detection and treatment of esophageal cancer, which could save lives.