India introduces single blood test for early detection of 10 cancers

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India now offers a single blood test screening for 10 common cancers, aiming to improve early detection. The Shield Multi-Cancer Detection test analyzes DNA fragments in the blood for signals of cancers like breast, lung, and liver, targeting adults aged 45 and above. This new technology complements existing single-cancer screenings and is not a replacement for them, with further diagnostic tests needed for positive results.


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