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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Ella Pickover

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: High risk cancers could be identified sooner after major prostate cancer study - Caught on Camera

Scientists say they have uncovered genetic "footprints" responsible for 85 per cent of prostate cancers, offering vital insights into why the disease turns fatal in some men.

Describing the findings as "hugely exciting", experts said the discovery might eventually ensure high-risk cancers are detected sooner, enabling men to receive more personalised treatment options.

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