Urine cancer test that looks for ‘zombie cells’ years before symptoms could be available on NHS in 5 years
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May 25, 2026
A SIMPLE urine test for lung cancer could be available for NHS use in as little as five years, scientists say. Spotting tell-tale "zombie" cell proteins, it could detect someone's cancer months or even years before they develop symptoms. Most lung cancer cases in England are diagnosed at later stages, meaning the disease can be...
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