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Image shows a stock photo of a lab technician. Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a breath test to detect cancer in its early stages.

Video. UK researchers trialling breath test for early detection of cancer

Updated: 15/06/2023 - 9:30 GMT+2

The breath test allows researchers to capture vapours and gases which can be analysed to detect the presence of biomarkers of certain cancers.

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