The NHS is currently testing a BLOOD test to detect cancer in over-50s. It could save as many as 10% of the deaths from this type of cancer.
The world’s first trial will detect more than 50 types before symptoms are apparent.
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Researchers claim it has “enormous” potential.
They believe in the “Holy Grail” test could prevent ten per cent of cancer deaths — saving 16,000 lives a year in the UK.
Following the test results, hundreds of volunteers were referred to a scan and colonoscopy.
Around half of the people referred may have cancer.
It’s hoped it will be rolled out nationwide.
These tests will be available to a million more people by 2024.
If the screening program is fully operational, it will refer 130,000 additional people with no symptoms of cancer.