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Tests for Cancer


Stay informed about how these diagnostic tools help assess cancer stage, guide treatment options, monitor progress, and detect recurrence.

 

Inside This Newsletter You’ll Learn:

  1. Why Cancer Screening Matters
    • The importance of early detection.
    • How screening can identify risks before symptoms appear.
    • Common screening tests such as PSA and colorectal cancer testing.
  2. How Labs Diagnose Cancer Through Blood Tests
    • What biomarkers and tumour markers reveal?
    • What can an abnormal blood cell counts signal cancer?
    • The role of organ function tests in cancer evaluation.
  3. Understanding Your Results
    • Why blood tests alone cannot diagnose cancer.
    • How healthcare providers combine lab results with imaging, biopsies, and clinical evaluation.
    • Factors that can influence blood test ranges.
  4. Monitoring Treatment & Recurrence
    • How labs help track whether treatment is working.
    • Detecting changes that may indicate recurrence.
    • Continuous follow-up testing for long-term care.
  5. What to Ask Your Healthcare Provider
    • Key questions about screening.

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