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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nilima Marshall

Shopping data on medicines ‘could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

PA Wire

Shopping data on over-the-counter medicine purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier, research has suggested.

A study involving nearly 300 women found pain and indigestion medication purchases were higher among those who were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer, compared to women who did not have the disease.

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