Some men over 40 would benefit from annual blood tests, researchers say.
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Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research said an annual blood test could help spot tumours early, when they were easier to treat.The ICR researchers said about one in 300 men in the UK had mutations in Brca2, which increases their risk. Prof Ros Eeles said:"Our research shows very clearly that men with the Brca2 gene fault are at increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer and that regular PSA testing could go some way to improving early diagnosis and treatment.
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