A 'painless' killer hidden in everyday life

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Occasional urinary hesitancy, intermittent painless hematuria or vague fatigue are often brushed off as minor annoyances. However, these symptoms – especially painless blood in the urine – can be warning signs of urologic cancers, yet are frequently mistaken for benign conditions such as infections or the effects of aging. Thanks to an innovative biopsy‑free diagnostic technology developed by Chinese doctors – using urine cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylation and blood tumor‑cell screening – patients can now be tested with over 90% sensitivity and specificity in specific assays, which spares them unnecessary pain and enables earlier intervention. Robot‑assisted minimally invasive surgery further reduces trauma and speeds recovery. Yet, advanced technology only helps those who seek it. Changing mindsets is equally critical. Doctors urge men to quit smoking, avoid high‑fat diets, get enough sleep and undergo regular physical exams. As one patient put it, "There is nothing better than makin

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