New urine test identifies 92% of bladder cancer cases in NHS trial
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New urine test identifies 92% of bladder cancer cases in NHS trial

2 Sep 2026 · Originally published 2 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
An at-home urine test developed by the University of Birmingham has successfully detected over nine in ten bladder cancer cases during recent NHS trials. By identifying high-risk patients more accurately, the test could help reduce the need for invasive camera examinations and ease pressure on hospital waiting lists.
Source: BBC News UK National
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