US EditionRevolutionary blood test can detect common cancers with 99% accuracy
- A universal cancer blood test is being trialed by the NHS, potentially detecting 12 lethal cancers early, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
- The new trial will involve 8,000 patients in England, aiming for future universal population screening, as announced by the government.
- Initial tests show that the test has 99% accuracy in detecting cancer and identifying its origin, as reported by researchers from Southampton University and Xgenera.
- The universal blood test for cancer has been developed by scientists at Southampton University and Xgenera.
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Blood test that detects 12 types of cancer in those with NO symptoms free on NHS
A BLOOD test that can detect cancer before symptoms develop will be offered as part of an NHS trial, health officials have said. Initial tests show the blood test can detect up to 12 common cancers – including bowel cancer – and has high sensitivity, with 99 per cent accuracy. GettyThe test uses AI to analyse blood samples for tiny fragments of genetic material from tumours[/caption] Health chiefs hope the scheme will improve survival rates by f…
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