NHS trial introduces multi-cancer blood tests to 200 GP surgeries
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NHS trial introduces multi-cancer blood tests to 200 GP surgeries

1 hour ago · Originally published 4 Nov 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries
Patients aged 45 and over with vague symptoms will be offered new blood tests designed to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers. By identifying proteins or DNA fragments early, the trial aims to help doctors prioritise investigations for conditions that are often only found after they have spread - potentially improving survival rates for thousands of people.
Source: BBC News UK England
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