‘Revolutionary test’ that detects cancer up to a YEAR before it shows on scans to be rolled out on NHS in world first

SUPER sensitive cancer blood tests will be rolled out to NHS patients in a world first.

People diagnosed with breast or lung cancers will be tested for circulating tumour DNA, known as ctDNA, to find fragments of disease in their blood.

GettyIt’s hoped many will be spared from unnecessary tests, surgery or chemotherapy with the new test[/caption]

Results will give doctors a quick read on their cancer type, speeding up access to specialised treatment with higher chances of success.