‘Holy grail’ at-home spit test for prostate cancer raises hopes of reducing heightened risk faced by Black men

The NHS is launching a trial for a new at-home spit test for prostate cancer, which could lead to earlier diagnoses for Black men who were previously excluded. The test, based on saliva DNA, has shown higher accuracy than the standard blood test for high-risk men. Co-funded by health organizations, the test aims to detect prostate cancer earlier in more people, potentially saving lives and NHS costs.

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