Thousands of women could be spared painful cancer exam by new NHS AI blood test
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Key context: <p>The test, which is being trialled by two NHS trusts, could replace the transvaginal ultrasound scan in some cases</p><p>Thousands of women could be spared having a painful intrusive exam for suspected cancer thanks to a new AI-powered blood test being trialled by the NHS.</p><p>Around 90,000 postmenopausal women a year in England are <a href="https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/womb-cancer">referred by their GP to be investigated for possible womb cancer</a> because they are bleeding a lot.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/08/thousands-of-women-could-be-spared-painful-cancer-exam-by-new-nhs-ai-blood-test">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The test, which is being trialled by two NHS trusts, could replace the transvaginal ultrasound scan in some casesThousands of women could be spared having a painful intrusive exam for suspected cancer thanks to a new AI-powered blood test being trialled by the NHS.Around 90,000 postmenopausal women a year in England are referred by their GP to be investigated for possible womb cancer because they are bleeding a lot. Continue reading...
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