Possible new blood test for Cancer detection

Trubrit
Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

A step in the right direction

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-42736764 

 

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  • JanJan63
    JanJan63 Member Posts: 2,478 Member
    #2
    That sounds fantastic! I

    That sounds fantastic! I always tell people that early detection is key. Thanks for sharing!

    Jan

  • beaumontdave
    beaumontdave Member Posts: 1,289 Member
    #3
    great news

    One more step............................................Dave

  • CathC
    CathC Member Posts: 17
    #4
    Fantastic, thanks for sharing

    Fantastic, thanks for sharing!!

  • Joan M
    Joan M Member Posts: 409 Member
    #5
    That is good news!

    I was surprised that they just did blood tests at MD Anderson to check the genetics of my tumor for the clinical trials. 

    I hope they offer blood tests to people for earlier screening instead of waiting for colonoscopies after turning 50.

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