Press release dated September 17, 2014, Markham, ON – NP Screen is a proprietary genetic test meant for the early detection of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma thereby improving the survival rates of persons at risk for NPC as well as their quality of life. At NP Screen Inc, we continue to develop a number of innovative screening technologies and conduct clinical studies to create even more quantifiable and sensitive standards for the diagnosis of NPC. When it comes to nasopharyngeal cancer, it is important that everyone gets educated on the information about cancer and treatment for cancer. Above all, one should be aware of the various detections methods to confirm the presence of cancer cells.
General medical techniques that detect NPC
• Trans-oral mirror examination
• Circulating EBV antibodies in plasma
• Circulating EBV DNA in plasma
• Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy
Though these methods have been employed to detect NPC for quite some years now, a more accurate standard was always in demand. NP Screen provides a solution for this quest.
How does NP Screen™ work?
The NP Screen™ procedure is generally performed by a well trained clinician or physician who makes use of a simple and patient-friendly trans-oral swab in order to collect cells from the affected area that is the nasopharynx. It is a painless procedure and just takes about one minute to perform. When the clinical study is performed, patients who were tested do not develop any adverse events like bleeding or infection. The sample that is collected is preserved in room temperature and shipped to our clinical laboratory. Here, our trained professionals extract the DNA from these cells for analysis. The result can be obtained fast and is available a couple of weeks after the procedure. If we detect abnormalities at elevated levels, the risk for NPC is considered to be really high. The best part of this procedure is that nasopharyngeal cancer can be detected at a very early stage unlike other normal detection methods.
Cost of the procedure
NP Screen™ is a user-pay test. To know the local pricing in your area, send an email to info@npscreen.com. A lot of private sector health insurance plans cover the NP Screen brushing test with the help of the health care expense account feature of the plan. So, the coverage policy depends on your individual insurance agent and company.
Treatment Options for NPC
Radiation is the main treatment for cancer and has proved to be very effective to control and cure the disease. A few factors are considered in determining the chemotherapy regimen. Those with advanced disease are usually given a combination treatment of chemotherapy and radiation. Only a very few cases with localized cancer in the nasopharynx are chosen for surgery. If the cancer is detected at an early stage, there are more chances for the patient to undergo surgery and survive long. This is where NP Screen has its significant role to play.
For more information on NP Screen kit, visit our website www.npscreen.com
About NP Screen Inc
NP Screen, Inc. is an exclusive marketing agent for Primex Clinical Laboratory. NP Screen, Inc. engages in the marketing of its proprietary genetic test for the screening of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC). An LTD version of NP Screen™ assay has been launched commercially in Canada and the U.S.A on a limited basis.