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  1. 08-01-2012, 08:24 PM #1
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    Blood test that detects cancer

    Here is an article about a new blood test that detects cancer in dogs --

    http://www.wearethecure.org/blood-te...-canine-cancer
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  2. 08-02-2012, 10:20 AM #2
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    Fascinating ... thanks for the link!

    It mentions that the test "isn't perfect" (and, realistically, no test ever is) ... but I would be interested to hear some concrete numbers, if possible (e.g., 98% effective, 75% effective, etc.).

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  3. 08-03-2012, 01:55 AM #3
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    More or less, it says that if the test is positive for cancer then probably it exists, if it is negative, no guarantees. Also the cancer has to be at a certain, somewhat advanced, stage, to be detected.
    Usefull I guess.
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