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NHS England’s two-hour genomic test speeds brain tumor diagnosis
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- NHS England launches a rapid genomic test that identifies brain tumour type within two hours.
- The test can deliver results while surgery is underway, guiding tumour removal.
- Pilot sites include Nottingham, Birmingham, Great Ormond Street, King's College and Newcastle specialist centres.
- NHS England is investing more than £2 million over two years in the Brain Cancer Genomic Network.
