PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Doctors can now screen for cancers of various types simultaneously, and the list of cancer types seems to be growing every week.
Imagine a once-a-year blood test that could someday replace routine screenings and scans. Catching cancer early helps save lives, according to a new article in the New England Journal of Medicine.
However, researchers also point out a downside: increased anxiety for those anticipating disease years down the road, and the potential for a series of follow-up tests and procedures. The article recommends careful consideration and review of the pros and cons of multi-cancer detection tests.
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