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Breakthrough Blood Test to Detect 12 Cancers with 99% Accuracy

4/23/2025

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A revolutionary blood test, miONCO-Dx, is set to be trialed on 8,000 NHS patients, promising to detect 12 types of cancer, including bowel cancer, with an impressive 99% accuracy. Created by the University of Southampton and Xgenera, this innovative test analyzes genetic material in blood samples and is supported by a £2.4 million government grant, paying tribute to cancer advocate Dame Deborah James.

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A revolutionary blood test, miONCO-Dx, is set to be trialed on 8,000 NHS patients, promising to detect 12 types of cancer, including bowel cancer, with an impressive 99% accuracy. Created by the University of Southampton and Xgenera, this innovative test analyzes genetic material in blood samples and is supported by a £2.4 million government grant, paying tribute to cancer advocate Dame Deborah James.