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A member asked:

My np has suggested a mouth swab test for all kinds of cancer. i can't find any web info on it. is this legit?

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No such test: Do you think the NP was referring to a genetic test to test for genes related to only certain cancers? In my opinion this is only useful for a few diseases.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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