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BBC Health 📅 24 Sep 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Oncology

From weeks to hours – the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis

The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.

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  • Brain tumour diagnosis now achievable in hours rather than weeks, enabling faster treatment initiation and reducing patient anxiety
  • Rapid testing allows earlier intervention, potentially improving clinical outcomes through timely therapeutic decisions
  • Eliminates prolonged diagnostic uncertainty for patients awaiting histopathological confirmation of suspected brain lesions
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The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.

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