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Is There Any Test To Diagnose Cancer At The Early Stages?
Question: Is there a special test to diagnose cancer at the earliest? Without any symptoms or early signs?
Brief Answer:
No, there's no blanket test like that.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
There is no test which can detect or predict cancer in a healthy individual.
There are some specific tests which we can use in specific population.
For example, if someone has family history of breast and ovarian cancer we can screen for these cancers. In smokers, we can do lung scans to screen for lung Cancer. In elderly males, PSA screen may be done for detection of prostate cancer.
Most important is to consult a doctor if there is any unusual symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Regards
No, there's no blanket test like that.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
There is no test which can detect or predict cancer in a healthy individual.
There are some specific tests which we can use in specific population.
For example, if someone has family history of breast and ovarian cancer we can screen for these cancers. In smokers, we can do lung scans to screen for lung Cancer. In elderly males, PSA screen may be done for detection of prostate cancer.
Most important is to consult a doctor if there is any unusual symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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