Rapid genetic test transforms brain tumour diagnosis timeline

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 16:33 · Archive

A new genetic test can diagnose brain tumours in hours instead of weeks, allowing faster treatment.

Brain tumour patients in England are to be offered rapid genetic testing as part of a pilot study across specialist centres. The test can diagnose patients while they are on the operating table, reducing diagnosis time from weeks to hours. Experts say the development could transform diagnosis and treatment by allowing patients to start therapy sooner and spare them weeks of uncertainty. NHS England is trialling the test across five centres around the country.

How it is being reported

• ‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hoursNHS England says test can be done while patient is on operating table and is being piloted in five centres around the country A rapid new test for brain tumours can diagnose patients while they are still on the operating table. Scientists have called the development “gamechanging” and said it could secure early treatment for those who “do not have time on their side”. Continue reading...Guardian World · 25 Sept, 12:53
• Rapid new test can slash time of brain tumour diagnosis from weeks to hoursThe new test can spare patients weeks of uncertainty and stress by giving clarity about whether they have a brain tumour or what type within just a few hoursThe Mirror · 25 Sept, 09:15
• New DNA test cuts brain tumour diagnosis times from ‘weeks to days’NHS England said that the test will be trialled across specialist centres in EnglandThe Independent · 25 Sept, 08:13
• From weeks to hours - the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosisThe test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.BBC News · 25 Sept, 00:44
• New brain tumour test could 'transform' diagnosis and treatmentBrain tumour patients are to be offered rapid genetic testing as part of a new pilot study which experts say could "transform" diagnosis and treatment.Sky News Technology · 25 Sept, 00:01

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