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« Back to News & EventsBlood test could help doctors diagnose cancers faster, Oxford study suggests
9 Jul, 2026
Analysis of 2-year follow-up data from the NHS SYMPLIFY trial found a multi-cancer blood test could help speed up cancer diagnosis for some patients with symptoms, potentially reducing delays and directing people to the right investigations sooner.
New Oxford-led study set to evaluate multi-cancer tests in GP practices for earlier diagnosis
14 Apr, 2026
Clinical Associate Professor Brian Nicholson has received £3.6 million to explore whether multi-cancer tests can help GPs identify cancer earlier in people with non-specific symptoms.
New study evaluates effectiveness of cancer diagnosis pathway for patients with non-specific symptoms
10 Sep, 2025
A major UK study, led by OxCODE researchers has provided the most comprehensive analysis to date of a cancer diagnosis pathway for patients presenting with non-specific symptoms (NSS), such as unexplained weight loss or fatigue.
Advance Your Research with the SCAN Pathway
21 Jul, 2025
The SCAN pathway offers a unique opportunity to access one of the UK’s most comprehensive research infrastructures for non-specific cancer symptoms.
Oxford researchers develop blood test to enable early detection of multiple cancers
8 Jan, 2025
Oxford University researchers have unveiled a new blood test – powered by machine learning – which shows real promise in detecting multiple types of cancer in their earliest stages, when the disease is hardest to detect.
Oxford Centre for Cancer Early Detection and Prevention celebrates 5 years at its 2024 Symposium
3 Jan, 2025
On 10-11th December, we celebrated 5 years since the launch of OxCODE with a showcase of Oxford’s most successful cancer early detection and prevention programmes.
Highlights from CRUK’s Early Diagnosis Conference 2024
18 Jun, 2024
OxCODE primary care researchers recently attended this year's Cancer Research UK Early Diagnosis Conference in Birmingham, which focused on the theme 'Driving Evidence into Practice'.
Oxford Centre for Early Cancer Detection Symposium 2023 – a recap
14 Dec, 2023
On Tuesday 5th December, the Oxford early cancer detection community gathered at the Mathematical Institute in Oxford to hear some highlights from OxCODE’s research in the past year and to discuss ideas for future projects.
OxCODE researchers at the Early Detection of Cancer Conference 2023
31 Oct, 2023
Oxford’s early detection research was featured at this annual event.
Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS trial
2 Jun, 2023
An NHS trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer correctly revealed two out of every three cancers in more than 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms, in England or Wales. The test also correctly identified the original site of cancer in 85% of those cases.
Dr Brian Nicholson reacts to news that GPs in England will have direct access to book cancer tests for their patients
18 Nov, 2022
This initiative, announced by the NHS England Chief Executive, is part of the drive to diagnose cancers earlier in the NHS by “fast-tracking” community-based diagnostic testing.
Oxford Centre for Early Cancer Detection Symposium 2022 – a recap
4 Oct, 2022
On Tuesday 13th September, the Oxford early cancer detection community gathered at Worcester College to discuss the latest developments in this field, sparking ideas and collaborations for future research.
Cancer at Oxford
29 Sep, 2022
Read about how Oxford's experts are leading the way in cancer prevention, detection and treatment as part of the University's Cancer at Oxford series
New blood-based test is the first ever to simultaneously identify if a patient has cancer and if it has spread
5 Jan, 2022
A publication by University of Oxford researchers describes a new minimally invasive and inexpensive blood test that can identify cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms. The early success of this technology makes it the first blood-based test that not only detects cancer in this population but can simultaneously identify if a cancer has spread.
Oxford to assess revolutionary multi-cancer blood test in trial, for future implementation in the NHS
15 Sep, 2021
A partnership between the University of Oxford and GRAIL, LLC will evaluate the use of a new, non-invasive, multi-cancer early detection test known as Galleri™ in suspected cancer patients.
Oxfordshire-based SCAN pathway wins BMJ award
8 Oct, 2020
A pathway designed to investigate individuals with non-specific but concerning symptoms of cancer wins the BMJ Awards 2020 Cancer Care Team of the Year.
OxCODE funds three early detection projects
27 Jul, 2020
Congratulations to Brian Nicholson, Smita Patel, Nicola Sibson and their collaborators who have been awarded funding in the inaugural round of the OxCODE Funding Scheme.