Brain Tumour Identification Could Become Faster

Nemzetközi hírek, 30 Sept 2026

A rapid genomic test is being piloted by NHS England for patients with brain tumours. The new method analyses the genetic code of tumour samples and could reduce the time needed for diagnosis from weeks to days. In some cases, the exact tumour type can be identified within around two hours, while surgery is still underway, potentially helping surgeons make decisions and allowing personalised treatment to begin sooner.

The new genomic test is being trialled at specialist centres in England. It rapidly analyses the genetic code of a tumour sample, and NHS England says it could shorten the average diagnostic process from weeks to days. When surgeons need to know the exact tumour type during an operation, results may be available within around two hours.

Brain tumour diagnosis can be particularly complex because there are more than 100 different types, ranging from slow-growing tumours to aggressive forms. Faster results could allow patients to receive personalised treatment sooner and may also help them access clinical trials that they could otherwise miss because of longer diagnostic delays.

The test was developed by specialists at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and is already being used in Nottingham. Neurosurgeon Stuart Smith said that having detailed genetic information available during surgery can be especially valuable. In some cases, it may help surgeons decide how far they can safely remove tumour tissue while preserving healthy brain tissue.

According to The Brain Tumour Charity, as cited by Sky News, more than a quarter of patients have to wait more than a month after surgery to find out exactly what type of brain tumour they have. The pilot programme aims to reduce this waiting time.

The article also describes the case of a 55-year-old patient from Nottingham who was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma. He said that the rapid and precise diagnosis meant a treatment plan could be prepared quickly, avoiding weeks of uncertainty.

Source: Sky News - NHS pilots rapid genomic test to transform brain tumour diagnosis and treatment, experts say, 25 September 2026. (news.sky.com

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