Can cancer be identified with blood test?
There is a history of cancer in my family, so I try to be proactive about my health. I often hear people talk about blood tests for cancer. Is it possible to identify cancer with just a general blood test?
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4 months ago
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I always say a happy stomach is the best medicine! But on a serious note, while some blood cancers or tumor markers can be spotted in special blood tests, most cancers need scans or biopsies. Don't worry too much and enjoy your food, but do check with a doctor.
8 months ago
Let's be clear: a standard routine blood test will not diagnose cancer. Yes, there are specific tumor marker tests and blood cancer screenings, but even those usually need to be confirmed with a biopsy or CT scan. Speak directly to a specialist.
7 months ago
Only certain types like leukemia can be identified with blood tests, while others need biopsies. Always consult a proper physician.
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6 months ago
Hamare yahan log sochte hain ki khoon ki jaanch se sab bimari pata chal jayegi. Par doctor sahab ne bataya ki cancer ke liye alag se jaanch hoti hai, aam khoon jaanch se nahi pata chalta. Aap acche doctor ko dikha lijiye.
9 months ago
Bro, my uncle had cancer and they couldn't find it in normal blood tests at all. It was only caught after an MRI and a biopsy. Don't rely just on blood reports if you are feeling unwell, go get a proper specialist's opinion.
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Some specific blood tests like PSA or CA-125 are used as markers, but they aren't 100% definitive on their own. If you suspect something, don't waste time on basic blood labs; book a direct consultation with an oncologist.