What Is Blood Cancer?
5. Are There Early Screenings for Blood Cancer?
Early screening is often recommended for suspicion of different types of cancer. For example, colonoscopies can provide early detection of colorectal cancer, while mammograms can provide early detection of breast cancer. However, there are currently no effective screening tests that can detect blood cancers early on.
Scientists are currently trying to find ways to detect blood cancer before symptoms are present. But for now, there isn’t a reliable way to detect pre-symptomatic blood cancers. Because of this, most people with the disease don’t realize they have it until symptoms arise.
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