Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.
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"I am genuinely very excited about the reduction in stage four cancers."
— Prof Charles Swanton , Academic
"Without mortality data and a transparent account of harms, claims of population benefit from multi-cancer early detection remain speculative."
— Prof Richard Houlston , Academic
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The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.
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