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What are other early detection methods?
Beyond these new multi-cancer blood tests, other early detection methods include established screening programmes for specific cancers like breast, bowel, and cervical cancer. These use different techniques, such as mammograms or stool tests, to find early signs in people without symptoms. The new trial aims to complement these by spotting harder-to-find cancers.
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