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2017-08-09 17:49:13
Can blood tests detect cancer or any other major disease and what are the tests which can be done. Please suggest .
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Yes blood tests can detect cancers. Depending on what type of cancer you are suspecting, the test is different. And for most the blood test has to be done with some other tests to conform the presence of any cancer. Blood test alone isn't of much help. Consult a MD consultant physician in person for further evaluation and management. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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