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Anybody here have a cancer blood test?
The theory is it tests for blood markers that provide an early detection of many types of cancers. If positive, you get more in depth screening.
Employer is offering it as a benefit, one fully paid a year just like a physical for those over 50 or in high risk categories. Seems like a no-brainer.
Posted: 01/14/2025 at 11:25 AM ET
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Anybody here have a cancer blood test?
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-- Vienna_Hokie
Jan 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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01/14/25 11:25 AM ET
Doc at the Virginia Cancer Institute recommended AGAINST my wife getting ..
-- VT72
Jan 14, 2025 at 06:35 PM ET
VT72
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01/14/25 06:35 PM ET
Have not had one...but heck yeah, do it....what is the downside?**
-- BleedinOandM
Jan 14, 2025 at 01:00 PM ET
BleedinOandM
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01/14/25 01:00 PM ET
False positive and the follow ups
-- Vienna_Hokie
Jan 14, 2025 at 02:03 PM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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01/14/25 02:03 PM ET
Choice: Take it and chance false positive or take and have a real positive
-- UTPr0sim
Jan 14, 2025 at 05:33 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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01/14/25 05:33 PM ET
That would not be fun....but on the other hand, what if it saves your life**
-- BleedinOandM
Jan 14, 2025 at 03:36 PM ET
BleedinOandM
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01/14/25 03:36 PM ET
That's why you need a knowledgeable doc. Not all scores are actionable**
-- Va AandM
Jan 14, 2025 at 03:29 PM ET
Va AandM
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01/14/25 03:29 PM ET
which is my concern, is the test ahead of the ability to understand it?
-- Vienna_Hokie
Jan 14, 2025 at 04:14 PM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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01/14/25 04:14 PM ET
I've thought about trying Function Health
-- HokieNoVA
Jan 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM ET
HokieNoVA
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01/14/25 11:44 AM ET
Do it! My concierge doc would have charged me $850 for the test. I got it
-- Kappa Sig Hokie
Jan 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM ET
Kappa Sig Hokie
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01/14/25 11:40 AM ET
ahhh....I knew there was a hitch
-- Vienna_Hokie
Jan 14, 2025 at 02:01 PM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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01/14/25 02:01 PM ET