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A member asked:
Is there a blood test for cancer of all types? i read an article about something called an amas test. is it viable?
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No, there isn't : But we're working on it. We are developing antigen or protein marker assays for several specific types of carcinoma, much like the psa test that we have for prostate ca. There are some other tests that we find to be connect with a diagnosed case of ca, which we then follow if they truly correlate with expansion or contraction of the tumors.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Interesting: It appears this test was developed about 20 years ago, and is only available through one company. To my knowledge, it has no credibility. Here is a link with more info: http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/qaa400515/is-amas-a-worthwhile-cancer-test.Html.
Answered 4/3/2015
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No: I have followed the AMAS people for two decades. They're independent medical thinkers and are clearly sincere, but they haven't done the things that might convince the rest of the scientific community. Please don't base a life-and-death decision on the AMAS result. Best wishes.
Answered 4/3/2015
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