News digest - ovarian cancer blood test, obesity in Scotland, cancer waiting times in Wales and statins
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An ovarian cancer sample made up of cancer cells, healthy cells, and support proteins. Credit: CANBUILD team Experimental blood test may detect ovarian cancer earlier than current tests Our scientists in Belfast have developed a test that can pick up signs of the most common type ovarian cancer, says The Telegraph. According to the lead researchers, the experimental test has the potential to detect this hard-to-treat disease up to two years earlier than current methods. Now they need to see if it can pick up ovarian cancer in a larger group of people. Campaigners call on Scotland`s First Minister to tackle obesity crisis Health campaigners have called on the First Minister of Scotland to act...