This seems pretty good going, for a health service that the Tories would say is on its last legs:

A major study of a new blood test which could speed up the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer is being carried out in Wales.

By increasing the use of the new non-invasive liquid biopsy (blood sample) test at an earlier stage, targeted treatments can be decided and administered more quickly, improving patient outcomes and survival rates.

The new test, which has been made possible through the All-Wales Medical Genomics Service (AWMGS), Illumina technology, Life Sciences Hub Wales, and investment from multiple partner organisations, can detect multiple cancer markers without the need of an invasive tissue biopsy.

Apparently, Wales has been leading the way in saving lives by detecting and treating cancers earlier – and of course this should have a knock-on effect, reducing waiting lists for treatment.

And then the Tories won’t be able to use it as a stick to beat Wales with.

Source: NHS in Wales to trial new test to revolutionise lung cancer diagnosis

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