A blood test that can detect more than 50 different types of cancer has shown promise in a new trial.
In the US, it has been recommended for people at higher risk of cancer, including the over-50s.
Catching cancer early is vital for people to receive prompt treatment and potentially save thousands of lives in the UK every year NHS national director for cancer, Professor Peter Johnson, said: 'This study is the first step in testing a new way to identify cancer as quickly as possible, being pioneered by the NHS.
However, he added: 'The current, overall sensitivity of this test remains an issue particularly for certain types of cancer other than those of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
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