A member asked:

Does testing positive on the early cdt lung cancer mage 4 suggests i have cancer? ct was clear. all blood work ok

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No: May be early detection but right now just seems to cause early anxiety.

Answered 4/21/2019

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Proof no...: The data of this test/technology is still preliminary. With the current data we have, the word "suggest" would be accurate. Antibody biochemical assays may identify the presence of tumor/cancer years before they are large enough to find by radiology; therefore before we can actually treat. If used, results should be integrated into overall risk assessment, screening, surveillance.

Answered 12/10/2013

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