Common cancer type could be detected with new blood test
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A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. Doctors speak about how this could improve screening rates and outcomes.
They were also published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. "A blood test has the potential for improving colorectal cancer screening rates." "Blood tests are designed to detect cancer, not prevent it." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
In the study, more than 27,000 adults between 45 and 85 had their blood drawn before undergoing a colonoscopy to screen for signs of cancer. The participants were enrolled between May 2020 and April 2022.
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