This inspired optimism in British scientists NHS A special blood test who can discover more 50 types of cancer.

The researchers emphasized that the test accurately identified two out of three types of cancer among 5,000 people who visited their doctor suspicious symptomsin England or Wales.

V 85% positive cases were also identified the initial focus in which the cancer appeared.

Gallery test he is looking for distinct changes in the fragments of the genetic code that are secreted by various types of cancer. Its early detection curable cancer can save lives.

According to researchers from Oxford Universitybut it may increase the number of cancers it can detect.

Often, patients develop symptoms such as weight loss and require multiple tests and hospital visits.

More than 350 people of those who participated in the study – the largest of its kind among patients with suspected cancer – were subsequently diagnosed with cancer using traditional methods.

• 75% of those who tested positive had cancer.
• 2.5% of negative tests had cancer

While not accurate enough to “rule out cancer,” the test was actually beneficial for patients, says lead researcher Prof. Mark Middleton.

“The test was 85% accuracy in finding the source of cancer and that can be really helpful because in many cases it’s not immediately obvious when you have a patient in front of you, what test is needed to see if their symptoms lead to a cancer diagnosis,” he said, adding, “With this test, we can make sure we do it right from the start.”

The results will be presented at her conference. American Society of Clinical Oncologyin Chicago.

More research needed

The NHS also uses the Galleri test, developed by the University of California. Grail Companyin thousands of people without symptoms before discover hidden types of cancer.

Initial results are expected next year – if successful, the NHS plans to scale up its use for further one million peoplein 2024 and 2025

The test is especially good for diagnosing unreadable crayfishsuch as the head, neck, intestines, lungs, pancreas, and throat.

OUR Dr. David Crosbyfrom Cancer Research UK, said: “The results of the study indicate that this test can be used to support general practitioners in clinical evaluations, but more research is needed.”

NHS National Director of Cancer Control, Professor Peter Johnson, stressed: “This study is the first step in testing a new way to detect cancer as quickly as possible. Early detection of cancer is vital and this test can help us find more cancers early and help save thousands of lives.”

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