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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

What screenings are available on the NHS to detect cancer early?

The aim is to detect cancer at an early stage (Alamy/PA) -

According to NHS analysis, the number of patients in England diagnosed with cancer at an early stage has reached its highest level, following a significant campaign urging people to undergo potentially life-saving screenings.

The data – which focuses on 13 of the most common cancers, such as breast and lung cancer – found that nearly three in five patients are being diagnosed at stages one or two, when the cancer is easier to treat.

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