Does a blood test help to detect cancer?

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Does a blood test help to detect cancer?

any type

2007-06-23 11:40:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health

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Yes there are several types of blood test that could detect certain types of cancer antigens.

2007-06-23 12:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by babyj248 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Most cancers cannot be detected from a blood test, but prostate cancer usually can -- the test is called a PSA and very high readings or steady increases in readings over time are a strong indicator that cancer is present.

2007-06-23 19:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by Maple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋