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Why only over 45s?
The trial targets this age group because cancer risk generally increases with age. By focusing on over 45s, the NHS aims to identify hard-to-find cancers like pancreatic and ovarian earlier in a population where these diseases are more prevalent, maximising the trial's effectiveness in spotting them before they spread.
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