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    Medical Report: Advances made in screening for multiple cancers

    By Dr Brian Mc Donough,

    4 hours ago

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    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.

    Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough .

    ​​KYW Newsradio’s Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.

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