Early detection

Scientists have mapped out some of the earliest changes that occur in seemingly healthy breast tissue long before any tumours appear.

Confusion over the symptoms of lung cancer and COVID-19 may be responsible for a drop in the number of people being referred for lung cancer tests in Wales.

Researchers have found an existing ovarian cancer blood test is far more predictive than originally thought and could potentially pick up other forms of cancer.

We’re bringing researchers, policy-makers, pharmaceutical
companies and the public together to find a way to make early diagnosis better.

At least 14,000 fewer people have been urgently referred for lung cancer tests since March. 

Looking at the latest results from the BEST3 trial, analysing the ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test to detect oesophageal cancer earlier.

Researchers have revealed a new blood test that uses artificial intelligence to identify cancer, but it’s not ready for patients yet. 

Grand Challenge researchers have found that a common type of bacteria found in our guts could contribute to bowel cancer.

The idea of taking a small vial of blood and being able to detect cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages is an attractive one.

Poo is an important source of clues when it comes to detecting bowel cancer early. We chat to some of our researchers who are using poo to understand more about what’s going on in the gut.