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NHS England has begun trialling a new genomic test that diagnoses brain tumours in two hours, down from eight weeks. Patients can start radiotherapy and chemotherapy sooner, avoiding weeks of uncertainty. The test rapidly analyses a tumour sample's genetic code, even during surgery.
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