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Will your blood work tell you if you have cancer of the throat area?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Bussell answered

No: Blood tests are not used to diagnose throat cancer. You need an exam. See an ENT if you are concerned.

Dr Duvivier agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Herbert Duvivier answered

No: Although blood work can tell us much about the human body it cannot tell us if you have cancer and where it is located.

Dr Joel agreed

Answered 1/9/2015

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A member asked:

Will your blood work tell you if you have cancer of the throat area?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Bussell answered

Dr Duvivier agreed

Dr. Herbert Duvivier answered

Dr Joel agreed

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