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Testing the Promise: My Take on the Galleri Cancer Blood Test
health2 days ago

Testing the Promise: My Take on the Galleri Cancer Blood Test

A first-person look at Grail’s Galleri multi-cancer early detection blood test: the $824 home draw returned no cancer signal, but real-world results are mixed and medical groups remain cautious, with limited evidence of mortality benefit and concerns about false positives and missed cancers. While some see potential, experts emphasize that MRI scans or traditional symptom-driven screening remain more established, and readers are advised to discuss symptoms with a doctor and not rely on MCED tests as a sole screening tool.

via Business Insider|
#at-home-testing#cancer-screening#galleri
Abbott to close Exact Sciences acquisition, expanding cancer diagnostics leadership
business21 days ago

Abbott to close Exact Sciences acquisition, expanding cancer diagnostics leadership

Abbott expects to close its acquisition of Exact Sciences on March 23, 2026 after regulatory clearances, adding Exact’s cancer-screening and precision-oncology portfolio (Cologuard, Oncotype DX, Oncodetect, Cancerguard) to expand Abbott’s diagnostics leadership. The deal is projected to bring about $3 billion of incremental sales in 2026, accelerate Abbott’s growth in diagnostics, and dilute 2026 adjusted EPS by about $0.20, as the company aims to make cancer detection and management more accessible.

via Abbott MediaRoom|
#abbott#business#cancer-screening
health1 month ago

TRICARE outlines covered cancer screenings and new Galleri test option

TRICARE explains that cancer screenings are covered based on age, sex, and risk, including breast cancer screenings (mammograms annually for some at-risk groups and MRI for high risk), cervical cancer screening (Pap tests for women 21+ and HPV testing for women 30+ when done with Pap), prostate and testicular exams for men by age/risk, and colorectal screenings from age 45 for average risk. Lung cancer screening with an annual CT is available for high-risk individuals (50–80 with a 20 pack-year history) through network providers. Screenings are generally covered as preventive care with no out-of-pocket costs if you follow plan rules; not all tests are covered (e.g., certain RNA blood/stool tests for colorectal cancer). TRICARE also covers a one-time lifetime GRAIL Galleri blood test via a Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration, with eligibility, pre-authorization, and other limits. Be attentive to warning signs and discuss screening options with your provider to catch cancer early.

via TRICARE Newsroom (.mil)|
#breast-cancer#cancer-screening#colorectal-cancer
The bold promise of multi-cancer blood tests hits real-world limits
health1 month ago

The bold promise of multi-cancer blood tests hits real-world limits

Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood tests, including Galleri, promise to detect dozens of cancers from one blood sample, but few have robust randomized trial data; the NHS-backed Galleri trial failed to show improved outcomes in reducing late-stage cancers, and while tests boast high specificity, sensitivity varies and the risk of false positives can lead to anxiety and unnecessary follow-ups, leaving regulators and clinicians cautious until stronger evidence accumulates.

via Nature|
#cancer-screening#galleri#health
Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Cancer Screening Results and Plans PET Scan
lifestyle1 month ago

Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Cancer Screening Results and Plans PET Scan

Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional post that her cancer screening results were positive while her husband’s were negative, suggesting she may have staged cancer. She plans a PET scan as the next step but is fighting to have it covered by insurance. Romano expressed gratitude for surviving a recent eye-injury incident, reflected on her support network, and referenced James Van Der Beek’s cancer battle to underscore the seriousness of the moment.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#cancer-screening#christy-carlson-romano#even-stevens
AI-assisted mammography detects more breast cancers earlier in landmark MASAI trial
health2 months ago

AI-assisted mammography detects more breast cancers earlier in landmark MASAI trial

A large Swedish MASAI trial (over 100,000 women aged 40–80) found AI-supported mammography identified more clinically relevant breast cancers and reduced interval cancers, with no rise in false positives, compared with standard double reading. The AI system acted as a second set of eyes, highlighting suspicious areas for radiologists and potentially easing workload, with implications for broader screening and plans for an Ethiopian trial to expand AI-assisted screening in low-resource settings.

via Live Science|
#ai#breast-cancer#cancer-screening
Top 4 Cancer Screening Tests for Adults Over 35
health5 months ago

Top 4 Cancer Screening Tests for Adults Over 35

The article discusses four key cancer screening tests for adults over 35—standard screenings like colonoscopy, mammograms, Pap smears, and PSA tests; advanced blood tests like Galleri; genetic testing for inherited risks; and full-body MRI scans—highlighting their importance for early detection and prevention, along with lifestyle factors influencing cancer risk.

via Times of India|
#cancer-screening#early-detection#full-body-mri
Ultramarathon Running and Its Complex Link to Colorectal Cancer Risk
health7 months ago

Ultramarathon Running and Its Complex Link to Colorectal Cancer Risk

Recent research suggests that ultramarathon running may be a risk factor for developing advanced adenomas, which are linked to colorectal cancer, with nearly 15% of studied runners showing such growths, higher than the general population. This finding is significant amid rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults, prompting calls for refined screening and further investigation into lifestyle and environmental factors, including the potential impact of COVID-19.

via Boing Boing|
#advanced-adenomas#cancer-screening#colorectal-cancer