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Hoping you can tell me, is full blood count test a good way to to screen cancer?

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No: A good exam and history. Hope this helps.

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Answered 6/28/2013

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No : Full blood cell count is a screen for general health (not specifically for cancer). Random screening for cancer is not necessary for a healthy young individual with no reason to suspect something specific. In individuals already diagnosed with advanced cancer, the blood count will reflect a poor state of health (anemia or low counts)

Answered 1/6/2016

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