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Urine tests identify majority of bladder cancers
Initial results from a trial in Britain have shown that home urine testing can detect 92 percent of bladder cancer cases by analyzing more than 450 genetic mutations associated with the disease across 23 genes. This test helps identify patients who are at higher risk, allowing doctors to prioritize them for more accurate examinations, although it currently does not replace cystoscopy. Early detection of bladder cancer, which is more common among men over the age of 60 and often presents with blood in the urine, is crucial for saving patients' lives. However, the findings require further research to confirm their effectiveness as a quick, minimally invasive diagnostic tool.
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