Multi-Cancer Blood Tests Coming to Some GP Surgeries
Blood tests that check for several cancers at once are set to reach some GP surgeries soon. The goal is to spot hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner. Detecting these cancers earlier is the stated aim of the plan.
Context
Context: GP surgeries are local family doctors in the UK's health service. Liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancers often show up late because early symptoms are vague, so earlier testing matters.
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