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New AI blood test can spot breast cancer at early stage

Standard tests for breast cancer involve a physical examination, X-ray, ultrasound scans, or a biopsy. Stock image

Standard tests for breast cancer involve a physical examination, X-ray, ultrasound scans, or a biopsy. Stock image

Nick Forbes

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A new AI-powered blood test is the first to detect signs of breast cancer in its earliest stages when it is “far more easily treated”, scientists have announced.

The new non-invasive test works by revealing the subtle changes in the bloodstream that occur at the initial “1a” stage of the disease.

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