signs of cancer

Blood Test for Cancer Now Available, But Is It Ready for Prime Time?

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Blood Test for Cancer Now Available, But Is It Ready for Prime Time?

Aug. 11, 2022 – A new blood test that can detect up to 50 cancers from a single blood sample is gaining traction in the United States. The Galleri blood test is being offered by several U.S. health networks, which have teamed up with the company that developed it. They include the Department of Veterans … Read more

Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?

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Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?

Joyce Ares had just turned 74 and was feeling fine when she agreed to give a blood sample for research. So she was surprised when the screening test came back positive for signs of cancer. After a repeat blood test, a PET scan and a needle biopsy, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. “I cried,” … Read more