The article discusses The Independent's commitment to quality journalism covering vital issues, from reproductive rights to health initiatives, such as urgent pancreatic cancer testing through the NHS. It explains the importance of detecting pancreatic cancer early, detailing a pilot program where GPs will reach out to high-risk patients over 60 with key symptoms for necessary tests. The introduction of digital health technology aims to improve early detection and utilize GP records more effectively, considering the rising mortality from this cancer and notable connections to diabetes.
Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK, with 10,000 people diagnosed a year.
New digital health technology will be used to detect pancreatic cancer earlier and help use GP records more effectively.
Your support makes all the difference. Urgent pancreatic cancer tests will be offered on the NHS for those who are most at risk.
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