Blood Test Trends May Help Identify Patients at Increased Risk of Cancer
Researchers found 26 blood test trends linked to overall cancer risk and said age and sex improved detection from routine results.
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This is reflected in a study by experts from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Blood test trends may help identify patients at increased risk of cancer
Blood test trends alongside unexplained weight loss can improve triage for cancer testing, according to a study by Brian Nicholson and colleagues from the University of Oxford, UK, published Sept. 17 in the journal PLOS Medicine.
When someone comes to your family doctor concerned about weight loss with no apparent cause, the first thing is to send a blood test to try to find clues: white blood cells or platelets above or below normal, which could alert you to possible neoplasm. However, this fixed photo may overlook subtle signs. An isolated blood test reflects only one instant: its evolution over time tells a different story and, above all, can make the alarm that a tum…
Routine Blood Test Trends Improve Cancer Risk Prediction in Patients With Unexplained Weight Loss
A University of Oxford study of 275,000 patients found that tracking trends in 23 routine blood tests over time improved cancer risk prediction in those with unexplained weight loss, compared to single test results.
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