Australian researchers find full-body MRI health scans detect early-stage cancers

Natalie Coutts (R)

Natalie Coutts (R) Source: SBS

A groundbreaking global study has shown that whole-body MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) screenings can identify previously-undetected tumours in people deemed high-risk. The research was conducted over ten years and included clinics in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. It found in almost one in ten participants, a previously-undetected primary cancer could be detected after one scan.



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