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How is Blood Tested for Cancer?

Blood tests can reveal a lot about the body’s overall health and can indicate the presence of cancer. For example:
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures the number of different types of cells in the blood, such as red and white blood cells and platelets. Abnormal levels of these cells can indicate cancer.
Blood Protein Testing: Can detect abnormal proteins in the blood, which might be a sign of multiple myeloma or other cancers.
Circulating Tumor Cell Tests: Detect cancer cells that have broken away from the original tumor and are circulating in the blood.

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