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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

GPs to contact patients with key warning signs of pancreatic cancer

The NHS is rolling out a new initiative across GP surgeries in England, aiming to significantly improve the early detection of pancreatic cancer, a disease with the lowest survival rate among all cancers.

Hundreds of GPs will receive additional funding to review patient records, focusing on identifying individuals over the age of 60 who exhibit key warning signs. These include a recent diagnosis of diabetes and unexplained sudden weight loss.

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