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I took the eatly cdt lung cancer test. they were all negative except the mage4. ct was clear. does this mean i have cancer elsewhere? or it is to come
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Unclear: Not sure why test was performed. The data of this test/technology is still preliminary. 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. Test should not be routinely employed without a plan.
Answered 3/8/2014
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