My question is this, if I have cancer, but didnt know it, and had to go to the hospital , and as usuall they take a blood sample to analyze, like they do with all patients, would they notice Cancer in my blood if I have it?
how does one know they have cancer?
2007-07-24 15:43:27 · 6 answers · asked by Aaron M 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The answer is sometimes. If you go into the hospital the doctor will usually draw some general blood tests, like a complete blood count (CBC) and a basic metabolic panel (BMP). These tests are not specific for cancer, but if you do have a type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, some of the values in your CBC will be abnormal. Some of the values in your BMP could also be out of range (like your Calcium level), but there are many reasons why they could be.
There are some specific blood tests that are taken that may indicate some forms of cancer, but they are not routinely done.
2007-07-24 16:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rikki 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be unlikely to be found unless they were looking for it.
Some cancers affect the blood (eg leukaemia) and show up through microscopic examination.
Some cancers just release larger than normal levels of certain chemicals into your blood, and specific tests are needed.
Even if you had unusual levels of these chemicals that only means you are likely to have a cancerous growth and further tests would be needed.
If you have had cancer and are being monitored for a recurrance, then blood tests are one of the tools the Dr's use.
2007-07-24 22:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No a normal blood test does not test for cancer.
2007-07-24 22:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, cancer cells present a certain "flag" in a blood test.
at least if they do a full run. when you filled out the forms
(god knows how many), you would have stated family history,
and your own history. they will do a full bio to make sure that you are clean, you just have to get on them.
2007-07-24 23:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe its called a A1C blood Test
2007-07-24 22:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by aprilangel4 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the are different symptoms for different cancers..the cancer is in your cells. they know by the symptoms.
2007-07-25 01:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋