New NHS genomic test reduces brain tumour diagnosis time from weeks to hours
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New NHS genomic test reduces brain tumour diagnosis time from weeks to hours

9 hours ago · Originally published 24 Sep 2026 10/10 Original headline: Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new NHS test
A new rapid test is being piloted in NHS specialist centres to identify brain tumour types in two hours rather than the usual eight weeks. By providing surgeons with immediate genetic analysis during operations, the test allows patients to begin targeted treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy much sooner.
Source: BBC News UK Nottinghamshire
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