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A computer programme could help busy GPs spot patients who might have cancer, say UK experts.
It estimates the risk of five types of cancer, including hard-to-detect conditions such as ovarian and pancreatic cancer, based on symptoms.
If cancer is a possible diagnosis, it alerts the GP and suggests more tests.
Practices in England and Wales have been testing the software in a pilot scheme which is partly funded by the Department of Health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24802437
It estimates the risk of five types of cancer, including hard-to-detect conditions such as ovarian and pancreatic cancer, based on symptoms.
If cancer is a possible diagnosis, it alerts the GP and suggests more tests.
Practices in England and Wales have been testing the software in a pilot scheme which is partly funded by the Department of Health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24802437