GP blood test trial aims to spot cancers earlier
9 November 2026
A new trial at more than 200 GP practices in England aims to diagnose common cancers earlier. More than 20,000 NHS patients will take part, with simple blood tests used to spot prostate, ovarian, bowel, stomach and liver cancers. Patients aged 45 or over with abdominal bloating or discomfort may be invited to join. Almost 35,000 people die from these cancers each year.
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