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Review
. 2019 Nov 29;6(2):FSO439.
doi: 10.2144/fsoa-2019-0028.

On the need for the development of a cancer early detection, diagnostic, prognosis, and treatment response system

Tobore Onojighofia Tobore  1
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On the need for the development of a cancer early detection, diagnostic, prognosis, and treatment response system

Tobore Onojighofia Tobore. Future Sci OA. .

Abstract

Cancer is the second leading cause of noncommunicable disease deaths in the world. In 2018, there were over 18 million new cancer cases and approximately 10 million people died from the disease globally. In 2019, almost two million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in USA and over 600,000 people are expected to die from the disease. The incidence of cancer is expected to rise because of lifestyle changes and a rapidly aging population. Evidence suggests that early detection is critical to reducing cancer morbidity and mortality. In this paper, the development of an integrated smart wearable and biomarker detection system is proposed to help reduce cancer morbidity and mortality. The potential benefits and limitations of the system are discussed.

Keywords: ISWEBDS; bioelectronics; bioengineering; biomarkers; biosensors; biotechnology; cancer early detection; diagnostic biomarkers; nanotechnology; personalized/precision medicine; predictive biomarkers; prognostic biomarkers; targeted therapy; wearables.

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Conflict of interest statement

Financial & competing interests disclosure The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties. No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Integrated smart wearable and biomarker detection system.
(A) Biosensors implanted in the body. (B) Smart wearable receiving signals from biosensors.
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